Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

glotto

Adjective
/ˈɡlɒtəʊ/
Definition
Relating to the tongue or the language.
Examples
  • The glotto aspect of phonetics examines how tongue movement affects the pronunciation of sounds.
  • In linguistic terms, the glotto analysis can provide insights into the evolution of dialects.
Meaning
The term ‘glotto’ pertains to the study of languages and linguistic structures, often associated with the physical structure of the tongue in articulating speech.
Synonyms
  • linguistic
  • tongue-related
  • articulatory