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lin·gual  (lnggwl)

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.

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lingual·ly adv.

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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

Thesaurus

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" linguistic
	2.	lingual - pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue; "lingual inflammation"; "the lingual surface of the teeth"

Translations

lingual

adj → Zungen-; lingual sound → Zungenlaut m