What does alveolar mean?
Alveolar means (anatomy, relational) Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs..
Alveolar
/alˈviː.əl.ə/ · adjective
Meaning
(anatomy, relational) Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy, relational) Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
- (anatomy, relational) Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
- (phonetics) Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.
- (anatomy, relational) Relating to the glands with secretory cells about a central space.
- (phonetics) An alveolar consonant.
Example Sentences
In the case of the Wubuy alveolar versus retroflex contrast for instance, we argue that the phonetic overlap is so great that native listeners can behave as if this were an instance of a good and a 'less good' instance of a single category (CG).
Synonyms for alveolar
Antonyms for alveolar
Related Words
Word Forms
- alveolars
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for alveolar?
Common synonyms include gingival, dental consonant, alveolar consonant.
What is the opposite of alveolar?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use alveolar in a sentence?
In the case of the Wubuy alveolar versus retroflex contrast for instance, we argue that the phonetic overlap is so great that native listeners can behave as if this were an instance of a good and a 'less good' instance of a single category (CG).
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