lingual | ||
1. | [ adjective ] (linguistics) consisting of or related to language | |
Synonyms: | linguistic | |
Examples: | "linguistic behavior" "a linguistic atlas" "lingual diversity" |
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Related terms: | nonlinguistic language language | |
2. | [ adjective ] pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue | |
Examples: | "lingual inflammation" "the lingual surface of the teeth" |
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Related terms: | tongue | |
Similar spelling: |
lingually lingulate Lingle |