Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lingual
Adjective
/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/
Definition
Related to the tongue or languages.
Examples
- The lingual nerves are responsible for taste sensations in the tongue.
- Her lingual abilities allowed her to speak several languages fluently.
Meaning
The term ‘lingual’ can refer to anything associated with the tongue, such as the lingual nerve, or it can describe aspects related to languages, such as being linguistically skilled.
Synonyms
- Language-related
- Tongue-related
- Linguistic
