(anatomy, relational) Relating to the alveoli (small air sacs) of the lungs. / (anatomy, relational) Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.

(phonetics) An alveolar consonant.

plural of alveolar

The lowest point on the septum between the central incisors of the upper jaw.

(anatomy) The formation of alveoli / (phonology) The conversion (over time) to alveolar sounds of sounds with another place of articulation (palatal, labial, etc.)

plural of alveolarization

simple past tense and past participle of alveolarize

To undergo alveolarization

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of alveolarize

present participle of alveolarize