Looking for the meaning of the word DENTAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DENTAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dental
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 16th century: from late Latin dentalis, from Latin dens, dent- ‘tooth’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɛntl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to the teeth
Short Definition:relating to teeth
Examples:- dental health
Definition:
(of a consonant) pronounced with the tip of the tongue against the upper front teeth (as th) or the alveolar ridge (as n, d, t).
Short Definition:pronounced with tongue against upper front teeth
Word: Dental
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɛntl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a dental consonant.
Short Definition:dental consonant
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