lingual
adjective
lin·gual ˈliŋ-gwəl 
also
ˈliŋ-gyə-wəl
1
a
: of, relating to, or resembling the tongue
b
: lying near or next to the tongue
especially : relating to or being the surface of tooth next to the tongue
c
: produced by the tongue
2
lingually adverb
Examples of lingual in a Sentence
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The movie took $55M worldwide (per figures provided by mk2), a big number for a multi-lingual European drama. —
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026 There's also an exception for multi-lingual students who need language translation, and for circumstances outlined in a student's individualized education program or their plan that complies with federal civil rights law for people with disabilities. —Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026 Skipper said the district is also working to increase programming, including for special education and multi-lingual learners. —Louisa Moller, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025 Lingual Braces Lingual braces are thin pieces of braided metal wire that are adhered to the back (the lingual side) of the teeth. —Daley Quinn, Allure, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lingual
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026 There's also an exception for multi-lingual students who need language translation, and for circumstances outlined in a student's individualized education program or their plan that complies with federal civil rights law for people with disabilities. —Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026 Skipper said the district is also working to increase programming, including for special education and multi-lingual learners. —Louisa Moller, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025 Lingual Braces Lingual braces are thin pieces of braided metal wire that are adhered to the back (the lingual side) of the teeth. —Daley Quinn, Allure, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lingual
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“Lingual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/lingual. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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lingual
adjective
lin·gual ˈliŋ-g(yə-)wəl
1
: of, relating to, or resembling a tongue
2
: produced by the tongue
lingual sounds such as \t\ or \l\
lingually
adverb
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Medical Definition
lingual
adjective
lin·gual ˈliŋ-g(yə-)wəl
1
: of, relating to, or resembling the tongue
2
: lying near or next to the tongue
a lingual blood vessel
especially : relating to or being the surface of a tooth next to the tongue
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