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lingual

/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingualadjective

more lingual

Comp.

most lingual

Super.

/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

Translations

The lingual diversity in the city is remarkable.

Языковое разнообразие в городе замечательно.

Additional translations

Definitions

Relating to the tongue.

The lingual surface of the teeth is the side that faces the tongue.

Relating to language or languages.

The lingual diversity of the region is remarkable, with over fifty languages spoken.

Pronounced with the tongue; articulated by using the tongue against the palate or teeth.

In Spanish, /l/ is a lingual consonant pronounced against the alveolar ridge.

Synonyms

lingualnoun

linguals

/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

Translations

Additional translations

Definitions

A part of the tongue or a structure related to the tongue.

The dentist examined the lingual surface of the teeth for any signs of decay.

A consonant sound that is articulated with the tongue.

The phonetics lecture focused on linguals like /t/, /d/, and /n/.