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Definition of sublingually

sublingually

/sʌbˈlɪŋ.ɡwə.li/
sub · lin · gual · ly
Adjective:sublingual
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• adverb

1

Under the tongue, especially as a method of administering medication so that it dissolves and is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes.

Example

"The physician instructed the patient to take the nitroglycerin tablet sublingually at the first sign of chest pain."

• Rhymes for sublingually

• Nearby Words

sublimely
subliminal
subliminally
sublingually
submanager
submarine
submariner

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'sublingual' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Sublingual' derives from New Latin 'sublingualis', combining the Latin prefix 'sub-' (under) and 'lingua' (tongue).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sublingually. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sublingually
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