apical: pronounced with the tip ("apex") of the tongue. (See the diagram of the principal organs of articulation.) For example, t, d, n, l, and s are apicals. The apicals include interdentals, (apico)dentals, alveolars, and some palato-alveolars. See place of articulation. [Spanish: apical]
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