lingual
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gwəl adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the tongue or some tonguelike part.
2.
pertaining to languages.
3.
Phonetics. articulated with the aid of the tongue, especially the tip of the tongue, as d, n, s, or r.
noun
4.
Phonetics. a lingual sound.
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Lingual
is always a great word to know.
So is dental. Does it mean:
| pronounced with the voice issuing through the nose |
| articulated with the tongue tip touching the back of the upper front teeth or immediately above them |
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World English Dictionary
lingual (ˈlɪŋɡwəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | anatomy of or relating to the tongue or a part or structure resembling a tongue |
| 2. | a. rare of or relating to language or languages |
| b. (in combination): polylingual | |
| 3. | articulated with the tongue |
| —n | |
| 4. | a lingual consonant, such as Scots () |
| 'lingually | |
| —adv | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
lingual
1650, from M.L. lingualis "of the tongue," from L. lingua "tongue," also "speech, language," from Old L. dingua, from PIE *dnghwa- (cf. O.E. tunge, Goth. tuggo "tongue," see tongue). Altered by assoc. with lingere "to lick."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
lingual lin·gual (lĭng'gwəl)
adj.
Of or relating to the tongue or any tonguelike part; glossal.
Next to or toward the tongue.
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Example sentences
These are dispensed by multi-lingual machines at every train and metro station in the city.
Amenities include a library, multi-lingual staff and on-site restaurant, bar and lounge.
The tour includes all food and accommodation as well as a multi-lingual guide.
Services include laundry and dry cleaning, concierge service and multi-lingual staff.
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