First Known Use: 1594
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1dental
adjective den·tal \ˈden-təl\
: of or relating to teeth or to the work dentists do
Full Definition of DENTAL
1
: of or relating to the teeth or dentistry
2
: articulated with the tip or blade of the tongue against or near the upper front teeth
— den·tal·ly \-ē\ adverb
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Origin of DENTAL
Latin dentalis, from dent-, dens
2dental
noun
Definition of DENTAL
: a dental consonant
First Known Use of DENTAL
circa 1727
DENTALLY Defined for Kids
dental
adjective den·tal \ˈden-təl\
Definition of DENTAL for Kids
: relating to the teeth or dentistry
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dental
adjective den·tal \ˈdent-əl\
Medical Definition of DENTAL
1
: relating to, specializing in, or used in dentistry <dental surgery> <dental students>
2
: relating to or used on the teeth <dental paste>
—den·tal·ly \-ē\ adverb
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