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laryngeal

|la-ryn-ge-al|

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/ləˈrɪn.dʒi.əl/

throat-related

Etymology
Etymology Information

'laryngeal' originates from the Greek word 'laryngos,' where 'larynx' meant 'throat.'

Historical Evolution

'laryngos' transformed into the Latin word 'laryngeus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'laryngeal.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to the throat,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a sound produced in the larynx.

The laryngeal sound is essential in some languages.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

relating to the larynx.

The laryngeal muscles are crucial for voice production.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/11 11:43