👅lingual

adjective
/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

Meaning

Relating to the tongue or speech.

Example Sentences

The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.

Synonyms

tongue-related, oral, speech-related, verbal

Antonyms

nonverbal, silent

Collocations

lingual nerve, lingual surface, lingual artery, lingual papillae

Related Vocabularies

torn, worn out, or in poor condition
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Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

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