lin·gual (l ng gw l)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or situated near the tongue or a tonguelike organ. 2. Linguistics Pronounced with the tongue in conjunction with other organs of speech. 3. Of languages; linguistic: lingual diversity. n. Linguistics A sound, such as (t), (l), and (n), that is pronounced with the tongue and other organs of speech. lin gual·ly adv. |
lingual [ˈlɪŋgwəl]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy of or relating to the tongue or a part or structure resembling a tongue
2. (Linguistics)
a. Rare of or relating to language or languages
b. (in combination) polylingual
3. (Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) articulated with the tongue
n
(Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) a lingual consonant, such as Scots (r)
lingually adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | lingual - a consonant that is produced with the tongue and other speech organs consonant - a speech sound that is not a vowel |
| Adj. | 1. | lingual - consisting of or related to language; "linguistic behavior"; "a linguistic atlas"; "lingual diversity" |
| 2. | lingual - pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue; "lingual inflammation"; "the lingual surface of the teeth" |
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lingual
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