palatal (Meaning)
palatal (n)
a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast')
palatal (a)
relating to or lying near the palate
palatal (s)
produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin')
palatal (a.)
Of or pertaining to the palate; palatine; as, the palatal bones.
Uttered by the aid of the palate; -- said of certain sounds, as the sound of k in kirk.
palatal (n.)
A sound uttered, or a letter pronounced, by the aid of the palate, as the letters k and y.
Synonyms & Antonyms of palatal
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
palatal Sentence Examples
- The alveolar ridge sits anterior to the palatal vault in the oral cavity.
- The palatal muscles play a crucial role in speech production by modifying the shape of the palate.
- The palatal rugae are unique ridges on the palatal mucosa that aid in food retention.
- Orthodontic palatal expanders are used to widen the palatal arch.
- A cleft palate is a birth defect characterized by an opening in the roof of the mouth.
- In dentistry, palatal sealers are employed to prevent leakage around dental restorations.
- The palatal ramus of the mandible forms the posterior portion of the hard palate.
- Palatal abscesses can lead to significant pain and discomfort.
- Palatal snoring occurs when the soft palate vibrates during sleep, causing a noisy sound.
- Artificial palates are used to restore the function of the palate in individuals with palatal defects.
FAQs About the word palatal
a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast'), relating to or lying near the palate, produced with t
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The alveolar ridge sits anterior to the palatal vault in the oral cavity.
The palatal muscles play a crucial role in speech production by modifying the shape of the palate.
The palatal rugae are unique ridges on the palatal mucosa that aid in food retention.
Orthodontic palatal expanders are used to widen the palatal arch.
