Definition of "palatal" in inglés

adjective

1. (anatomy) Pertaining to the palate.

2. (dentistry, not comparable) Of an upper tooth, on the side facing the palate.

3. (phonetics) Articulated at the hard palate.

4. (phonetics, uncommon) Articulated at the palate: dorsal.

noun

1. (phonetics) A palatal consonant.