alveolonasal
|al-ve-o-lo-na-sal|
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/ˌælvɪˌoʊloʊˈneɪzəl/
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/ˌælvɪˌəʊləʊˈneɪzəl/
relating to alveolar ridge and nasal cavity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alveolonasal' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'alveolus' meaning 'small cavity' and 'nasalis' meaning 'of the nose'.
Historical Evolution
'alveolus' transformed into the English word 'alveolar', and 'nasalis' became 'nasal', eventually forming the compound 'alveolonasal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the small cavity and nose', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to both the alveolar ridge and the nasal cavity.
The alveolonasal sound is produced with airflow through the nasal cavity.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 23:06