What does palatal mean?
Palatal means (anatomy) Pertaining to the palate..
Palatal
/ˈpælətl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
(anatomy) Pertaining to the palate..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy) Pertaining to the palate.
- (dentistry, not comparable) Of an upper tooth, on the side facing the palate.
- (phonetics) Articulated at the hard palate.
- (phonetics, uncommon) Articulated at the palate: dorsal.
- (phonetics) A palatal consonant.
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Synonyms for palatal
Antonyms for palatal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more palatal
- most palatal
- palatals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for palatal?
Common synonyms include soft, palatalized, palatine.
What is the opposite of palatal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use palatal in a sentence?
Use palatal where its definition matches the intended context.
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