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palatalism

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pal⋅a⋅tal

  [pal-uh-tl]
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–adjective
1. Anatomy. of or pertaining to the palate.
2. Phonetics. articulated with the blade of the tongue held close to or touching the hard palate.
–noun
3. Phonetics. a palatal consonant.
Origin:
1820–30; < F; see palate, -al 1

Related forms:
pal⋅a⋅tal⋅ism, pal⋅a⋅tal⋅i⋅ty, noun
pal⋅a⋅tal⋅ly, adverb
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Main Entry: pal·a·tal
Pronunciation: 'pal-&t-&l
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, forming, or affecting the palate —pal·a·tal·ly /-&l-E/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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palatal pal·a·tal (pāl'ə-təl)
adj.
Palatine.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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