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
Adjective
1. Anat of the tongue
2. articulated with the tongue
3. Rare of language or languages
lingually adv
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| 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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