Origin: Latin suffix -al
Lingual has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
a consonant that is produced with the tongue and other speech organs
"The linguist explained that the sound of 't' in "top" is classified as lingual because it is made by placing the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge."
A sound articulated with the tongue.
"The speech therapist asked me to repeat the lingual consonants like /t/ and /d/ to help correct my pronunciation."
consisting of or related to language
"linguistic behavior"
"a linguistic atlas"
"lingual diversity"
pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue
"lingual inflammation"
"the lingual surface of the teeth"
Related to, near, or on the side toward the tongue.
"The dentist pointed out a small cavity located deep in the lingual aspect of my lower molar where it touches my tongue."