Alveolar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /alˈviː.əl.ə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Alveolar is an adjective meaning (anatomy, relational) Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
Meaning
(anatomy, relational) Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs.
More Meanings
- (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).
Word Forms
- alveolars
Synonyms for alveolar
Depending on context, synonyms include gingival.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cellular, foamed, pitted, alveolate, alveolated, acinar.
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