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labial

adjective

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Meaning

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Relating to or affecting the lips.

Example Sentence

The 'p' and 'b' sounds are labial consonants because they are made with both lips.

Usage Note

Used in phonetics to describe speech sounds made with the lips (like 'p' or 'm'), and in anatomy or dentistry to refer to structures or tissues of the lips.

Synonyms

lip oral mouth spoken verbal

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