organ of speech
Definition
- Noun:
- A body part involved in producing speech sounds: An "organ of speech" is any anatomical structure within the vocal tract that is used to articulate and modify the flow of air from the lungs to create spoken language. These organs have primary biological functions (like breathing or eating) but are adapted for speech.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- Collective reference: The term is often used in the plural ("organs of speech") to refer to the entire speech production system.
Variants and Related Words
- Speech organ: A direct synonym with identical meaning.
- Articulator: A more specific term for an organ of speech that is used to form distinct speech sounds by creating constrictions in the vocal tract (e.g., tongue, lips, teeth).
Synonyms
- Vocal organ: A near-synonym, though it can sometimes refer more specifically to the larynx or vocal folds.
- Articulator: As noted above.
Related Phrases
- Organ of hearing: The contrasting term for body parts involved in perceiving sound, such as the ear.
Noun
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any of the organs involved in speech production
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