lingual

• Den Zungenlaut betreffend; zur Zunge (als Organ) oder zur Sprache (als Kommunikationssystem) gehörend; wird in Anatomie und Linguistik verwendet.

Relating to the tongue or language; used in anatomy and linguistics.

1. Related to languageB2formal

   Consisting of or relating to language; linguistic.

   Sprachlich

   • She has strong lingual skills in both English and French.
   • The study focused on the lingual development of children.
   • Lingual diversity is a key feature of many countries.

   Synonymelinguistic

2. Related to the tongueC1formal

   Pertaining to, resembling, or located near the tongue.

   Zungen-

   • The lingual nerve is responsible for taste sensations.
   • The doctor examined the lingual surface of the teeth.
   • Lingual muscles help in moving the tongue during speech.

• Substantiv, das einen Sprachlaut bezeichnet, der mit der Zunge gebildet wird, insbesondere einen Lingual- oder Zungenlaut.

A noun referring to a consonant sound that is articulated using the tongue and other parts of the vocal tract.

1. Consonant produced with the tongueC1formal

   A speech sound, specifically a consonant, that is articulated using the tongue in conjunction with other parts of the mouth.

   Lingual

   • The sounds /t/, /d/, and /l/ are examples of linguals.
   • Linguists classify linguals based on which part of the tongue is used.
   • In phonetics, a lingual is contrasted with labial or glottal sounds.