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Definition of dentally
dentally
/ˈdɛn.təl.i/
den · tal · ly
Adjective:dental
dentally Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a manner relating to the teeth or to the practice of dentistry.
Example
"All applicants must be medically and dentally fit before beginning the expedition."
2
In phonetics, by placing the tip or blade of the tongue against the upper front teeth to articulate a speech sound.
Example
"In Spanish and French, the consonants /t/ and /d/ are articulated dentally rather than against the alveolar ridge."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dentally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dentally