glottic

[ glot-ik ]

/ ˈglɒt ɪk /

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adjective

pertaining to the glottis; glottal.

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Origin of glottic

From the Greek word glōttikós, dating back to 1795–1805. See glottis, -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM glottic

sub·glot·tic, adjectivesu·per·glot·tic, adjective

Words nearby glottic

glottal, glottalic airstream, glottalize, glottalized, glottal stop, glottic, glottis, glotto-, glottochronology, glottogony, glottology

How to use glottic in a sentence

The "breath-band" advocates hold that the glottic stroke is the key to correct laryngeal action.
The Psychology of Singing|David C. Taylor
The glottic chink can be seen from above or below, and should be observed from both view-points.
Voice Production in Singing and Speaking|Wesley Mills

British Dictionary definitions for glottic

glottic

/ (ˈɡlɒtɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to the tongue or the glottis

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