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labial

 

[ หˆleษช.bi.ษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy description

Labial refers to anything related to the lips. In anatomical terms, it can describe structures, movements, or functions associated with the lips in humans or other animals.

Synonyms

labio-, lip-related

Examples of usage

  • The labial frenum connects the lip to the gum.
  • Labial sounds are produced with the lips.
  • The dentist examined the labial mucosa during the check-up.
Context #2 | Noun

phonetics

In phonetics, labial refers to sounds produced with the lips, such as 'p', 'b', and 'm'. These sounds are formed by bringing the lips together or close to each other.

Synonyms

bilabial, lip sound

Examples of usage

  • Labial consonants are essential in many languages.
  • The phonetic chart shows various labial sounds.
  • He emphasizes labial articulation in his speech lessons.

Translations

Translations of the word "labial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น labial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เค เฅ‹เค‚ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช labial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ labial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะฑั–ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ labial

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ”‡้Ÿณใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท labial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ labial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท labial

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž…์ˆ ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดููˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ labial

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ labial

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ”‡้Ÿณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ labial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถรฐl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ั–ะฝะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dodaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ labial

Word origin

The term 'labial' comes from the Latin word 'labialis', which means 'of the lips'. It is derived from 'labium', the Latin word for 'lip'. The usage of the term has evolved to encompass both anatomical references and phonetic classifications. In anatomy, it is used to describe structures associated with the lips, while in phonetics, it denotes sounds produced by the movement of the lips. The study of labials has been significant in linguistics, contributing to our understanding of articulation and speech production. The adoption of the term in various scientific fields highlights its relevance in both biological and linguistic contexts. Over time, 'labial' has maintained its connection to its Latin roots, while expanding its application in contemporary language and science.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,986, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.