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Tongued: meaning, definitions and examples

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tongued

 

[ tสŒล‹d ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical characteristic

The term 'tongued' refers to something that has a tongue or is characterized by having a tongue. This can apply to various contexts, including anatomy, where certain anatomical structures or organisms are described as 'tongued.' For example, 'tongued' can be used to describe the shape or feature of certain plants or animals that possess a distinct tongue structure. It can also refer to being articulate or having a speaking ability, implying that someone has a skill in expressing themselves verbally.

Synonyms

articulate, vocal, voiced

Examples of usage

  • The dog is known for its long, floppy tongued feature.
  • Certain species of frogs are described as 'tongued,' indicating their feeding mechanism.
  • The artist was praised for her tongued style of communication during the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "tongued" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linguado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคฌเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zunge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlidah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะทะธะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jฤ™zykowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ˆŒใฎใ‚ใ‚‹ (ใ—ใŸใฎใ‚ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท linguistique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lenguado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dilli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜€๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š” (ํ˜€๊ฐ€ ์žˆ๋Š”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูˆ ู„ุณุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jazykovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazykovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่ˆŒๅคด็š„ (yว’u shรฉtou de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jezikast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tungum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะปะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ‘แƒแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (khbรณiani)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dilli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lenguado

Etymology

The word 'tongued' originates from the Old English 'tunge,' which itself has roots in Proto-Germanic '*tungล' and Proto-Indo-European '*dสฐenวตสฐ-' meaning 'to taste or to lick.' Over time, the term evolved into various forms across different Germanic languages. In Middle English, the word transformed into 'tonge' and began to develop different meanings related to speech and physical anatomy. The suffix '-ed' indicates a characteristic or a state, making 'tongued' signify not only the physical presence of a tongue but also the manner of articulation linked to it. Its contemporary usage spans both literal and metaphorical references, illustrating the diverse applications of the term in describing communication and physical attributes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,680, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.