Palatal
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpælətl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Palatal is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Pertaining to the palate.
Meaning
(anatomy) Pertaining to the palate.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- palatals
Synonyms for palatal
Depending on context, synonyms include soft, palatalized, palatine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include palatalized, soft, palatine, palatodental, palatopharyngeal, palatonasal.
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