lingual

lin·gual

of the tongue
of language or languages
Phonet. articulated with the tongue, as (l) and (t): not widely used as a technical term

Origin of lingual

Middle English from Medieval Latin lingualis from Classical Latin lingua: see language

Phonet. a lingual sound: not widely used as a technical term

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lingual

adjective

Of, relating to, or situated near the tongue or a tonguelike organ.
Linguistics Pronounced with the tongue in conjunction with other organs of speech.
Of languages; linguistic: lingual diversity.

noun

Linguistics

A sound, such as (t), (l), and (n), that is pronounced with the tongue and other organs of speech.

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lin′gual·ly
adverb

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Adjective

(comparative more lingual, superlative most lingual)

Related to the tongue.
Related to language or linguistics.
(phonetics) articulated with the tongue
(dentistry) Of a lower tooth, on the side facing the tongue. See mesial.

Noun

(plural linguals)

(phonetics) a sound articulated with the tongue

Origin

From Medieval Latin linguis, from Latin lingua (“tongue, speech").

Suffix

speaking or using a number of languages

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lingual - Medical Definition

adj.

Of, relating to, or situated near the tongue or a tonguelike organ.

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adv.

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