adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Before learning language.

   "The prelingual deaf often learn audible speech very well."

2. 2
   anterior to the tongue

Example

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"The prelingual deaf often learn audible speech very well."

Etymology

From pre- + lingual.

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