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lingual

adjective noun

Pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
L
Ends with
L
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue

    “Lingual inflammation”

adjective

  1. Consisting of or related to language

    “Linguistic behavior”

noun

  1. A consonant that is produced with the tongue and other speech organs

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Example Sentences

Lingual inflammation
The lingual surface of the teeth
Linguistic behavior
A linguistic atlas
Lingual diversity

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