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interdental

[ in-ter-den-tl ]

adjective

  1. between teeth.
  2. Phonetics. articulated with the tip of the tongue between the upper and lower front teeth, as the fricatives (th̸) and (th) of thy and thigh.


interdental

/ ˌɪԳəˈɛԳə /

adjective

  1. situated between teeth
  2. phonetics (of a consonant) pronounced with the tip of the tongue lying between the upper and lower front teeth, as for the th sounds in English thin and then
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԳٱˈԳٲ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • t·t· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of interdental1

First recorded in 1870–75; inter- + dental
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Example Sentences

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If you have yet to make it a habit, pick up some interdental brushes, which are easier to use than string floss.

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Interdental cleaning is especially important if you have a history of gum disease.

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Interdental brushes, floss picks, or floss holders may help you navigate more easily.

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“The French have a very different ‘T.’ It’s a very interdental ‘T.’

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But the interdental, it’s just barely between the teeth.

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