In phonetics|lang=en terms the difference between palatal and dental
is that palatal is (phonetics) a palatal consonant while dental is (phonetics) made with the tongue touching the teeth, as in dental fricative .
As adjectives the difference between palatal and dental
is that palatal is (anatomy) pertaining to the palate while dental is of or concerning the teeth, as in dental care .
As nouns the difference between palatal and dental
is that palatal is (phonetics) a palatal consonant while dental is (veterinary medicine) cleaning and polishing of an animal's teeth.
palatal
English
(palatal consonant)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(anatomy) Pertaining to the palate.
(dentistry, not comparable) Of an upper tooth, on the side facing the palate.
(phonetics) Articulated at the hard palate.
Coordinate terms
*
Derived terms
* palatalization
* palatalize
Related terms
* palate
Noun
(
en noun)
(phonetics) A palatal consonant.
dental
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of or concerning the teeth, as in dental care .
Of or concerning dentistry.
(phonetics) Made with the tongue touching the teeth, as in dental fricative .
Synonyms
* (pertaining to teeth)
Related terms
* dentist
* dentulous
* edentulous
Noun
(
en noun)
(veterinary medicine) Cleaning and polishing of an animal's teeth.
(label) A dental sound.
Anagrams
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