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lin⋅gual

  [ling-gwuhl]
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–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, esp. the tip of the tongue, as d, n, s, or r.
–noun
4. Phonetics. a lingual sound.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME: tongue-shaped surgical instrument < ML linguālis. See lingua, -al 1

Related forms:
lin⋅gual⋅ly, adverb
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Main Entry: lin·gual
Pronunciation: 'li[ng]-g(y&-)w&l
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or resembling the tongue
2 : lying near or next to the tongue lingual blood vessel>; especially : relating to or being the surface of a tooth next to the tongue

Main Entry: pre·lin·gual
Pronunciation: "prE-'li[ng]-g(y&-)w&l
Function: adjective
: occurring before an individual has developed theuse of language <prelingual deafness> —pre·lin·gual·ly /-E/ adv
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lingual lin·gual (lĭng'gwəl)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to the tongue or any tonguelike part; glossal.

  2. Next to or toward the tongue.

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