Definition Synonyms
Definition of labial - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
linguisticsTECH. articulated by the lipsTECH.
- The sound 'b' is a labial consonant.
2.
dentistryTECH. on the side of teeth facing the lipsTECH.
- The dentist checked the labial surface of the tooth.
3.
medicalTECH. related to the lips or labiaTECH.
- The labial muscles are crucial for speech.
Noun
1.
linguisticsTECH. consonant made using the lipsTECH.
- The word 'map' starts with a labial.
2.
zootomyTECH. scales around a reptile's mouthTECH.
- The snake's labials were clearly visible.
3.
musicTECH. organ pipe with a lip affecting soundTECH.
- The organist played a note on the labial.
Expressions with labial
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consonant sound made with the lips
The 'p' in 'pat' is a labial consonant.
artery supplying blood to the lips
The labial artery was carefully examined during the surgery..
pipe in an organ producing sound by air
The organist played a melody using the labial pipes.
consonant sound made by stopping airflow with lips
The 'p' in 'pat' is a labial stop.
Origin of labial
Latin, labium (lip)
Terms with labial included in their meaning
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dentistry location
located on buccal and labial tooth surfaces
Examples of labial in a sentence
Labial sounds are common in many languages worldwide. He noted the decay on the labial side. The orthodontist adjusted the labial brackets. The labial area was examined by the doctor. Labial sounds are important in phonetics. The linguist explained the role of a labial.
A labial is crucial in pronouncing 'b'. The lizard's labials were damaged. Labials help reptiles sense their environment. The labial produced a soft, mellow tone. He adjusted the labial to change the pitch.
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- French:labial, labiale, ...
- German:labial, Labial, ...
- Italian:labiale, consonante labiale, ...
- Spanish:labial, labiales, ...
- Portuguese:labial, escamas labiais, ...
- Chinese:唇音的, 唇音, ...
- Japanese:唇音の, 唇音, ...
- Arabic:شَفَوِيّ, حَرْف شَفَوِي, ...
- Hebrew:שִׂפְתִי, עִיצּוּר שִׂפְתִּי, ...
- Russian:губной, губной согласный, ...
- Ukrainian:губний, губний приголосний, ...
- Hindi:होंठीय, ओष्ठव्यंजन, ...
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