Definition of Phonology

1. Noun. The study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes.

Exact synonyms: Phonemics
Category relationships: Linguistics
Specialized synonyms: Orthoepy
Generic synonyms: Descriptive Linguistics
Examples of category: Syncopation, Syncope
Derivative terms: Phonologic, Phonological, Phonologist

Definition of Phonology

1. n. The science or doctrine of the elementary sounds uttered by the human voice in speech, including the various distinctions, modifications, and combinations of tones; phonetics. Also, a treatise on sounds.

Definition of Phonology

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Medical Definition of Phonology

1. The science or doctrine of the elementary sounds uttered by the human voice in speech, including the various distinctions, modifications, and combinations of tones; phonetics. Also, a treatise on sounds. Origin: Phono-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phonology

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phonolites
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phonological system
phonologic system
phonologies
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phonologists
phonology (current term)
phonology (current term)
phonomania
phonometer
phonomotor
phonomyoclonus
phonomyography
phonon
phonons
phonopathy
phonophobia
phonophobia
phonophore
phonophoresis
phonophotography
phonopsia

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