prelingual

lin·gual

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Definitions of prelingual word

adjective prelingual of or relating to the tongue or some tonguelike part. 1
adjective prelingual pertaining to languages. 1
adjective prelingual Phonetics. articulated with the aid of the tongue, especially the tip of the tongue, as d, n, s, or r. 1
noun prelingual Phonetics. a lingual sound. 1
adjective prelingual occurring before the development of language or speech 0

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English: tongue-shaped surgical instrument < Medieval Latin linguālis. See lingua, -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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