Definitions for lingual
ˈlɪŋ gwəllin·gual

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. lingualadjective

   a consonant that is produced with the tongue and other speech organs

2. linguistic, lingualadjective

   consisting of or related to language

   "linguistic behavior"; "a linguistic atlas"; "lingual diversity"

3. lingualadjective

   pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue

   "lingual inflammation"; "the lingual surface of the teeth"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lingualadjective

   lying near the tongue; especially, in dentistry, on the surface of the tooth next to the tongue. Contrasted with buccal, the side of a tooth touching the cheek, i. e. the side opposite to the lingual side.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lingualnoun

   a sound articulated with the tongue

2. lingualadjective

   Related to the tongue.

3. lingualadjective

   Related to language or linguistics.

4. lingualadjective

   articulated with the tongue

5. lingualadjective

   Of a lower tooth, on the side facing the tongue. See mesial.

6. Etymology: From linguis, from lingua.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lingual

   Lingual refers to anything related to the tongue, in both literal and figurative senses. It can refer to the physical organ in the mouth, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and articulating speech. Lingual can also refer to language or linguistics, as in the communication method used by a specific community or country. Lingual can also refer to certain aspects of dental medicine that face towards the tongue.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lingualadjective

   of or pertaining to the tongue; uttered by the aid of the tongue; glossal; as, the lingual nerves; a lingual letter

2. Lingualnoun

   a consonant sound formed by the aid of the tongue; -- a term especially applied to certain articulations (as those of t, d, th, and n) and to the letters denoting them

3. Etymology: [L. lingua tongue: cf. F. lingual. See Tongue, and cf. Language.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Lingual

   ling′gwal, adj. pertaining to the tongue or utterance.—n. a letter pronounced mainly by the tongue, as t, d (also called Dental).—adj. Linguaden′tal—Dentilingual.—adv. Ling′ually.—adj. Ling′uiform, tongue-shaped.—ns. Ling′uist, one skilled in tongues or languages; Ling′uister, a dabbler in philology.—adjs. Linguist′ic, -al, pertaining to languages and the affinities of languages.—adv. Linguist′ically.—n.pl. Linguist′ics, the general or comparative science, or study, of languages.—n. Ling′ula, a tongue-like part or process.—adjs. Ling′ular, Ling′ulate, tongue-shaped. [L. lingua (old form dingua), the tongue.]

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Anagrams for lingual »

1. lingula

How to pronounce lingual?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say lingual in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lingual in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lingual in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of lingual in a Sentence

1. Linguist Donna Jo Napoli:

   Children should be surrounded by sign language as much as possible as soon as the audiological status is determined, if the child gets a cochlear implant and does well with it, fantastic. Then the child is bi-lingual.

2. Carissa Etienne:

   Our vision is a state-of-the-art school to deliver high-quality, multi-lingual learning, both on-line and in-person, alongside a cutting-edge simulation center for health emergencies.

3. President Ram Baran Yadav:

   Our country is multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural ... this new document will safeguard the rights of all Nepali brothers and sisters.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lingual
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=lingual
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lingual
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lingual
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=lingual
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=lingual