Meaning of lingual in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    lingual

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from medieval Latin lingualis, from Latin lingua‘tongue, language’

    Definitions

    1. consisting of or related to language

    Examples

    • « linguistic behavior »
    • « a linguistic atlas »
    • « lingual diversity »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue

    Examples

    • « lingual inflammation »
    • « the lingual surface of the teeth »

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