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Etymology

1. continuant

noun. consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract.

Etymology

  • -ant (English)
  • -ant (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • continue (English)
  • continuer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

Rhymes with Continuant Consonant

2. continuant

adjective. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as f',s', z', orth' in both thin' andthen').

Etymology

  • -ant (English)
  • -ant (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • continue (English)
  • continuer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

4. consonant

noun. ['ˈkɑːnsənənt'] a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant.

Etymology

  • consonans (Latin)

5. consonant

adjective. ['ˈkɑːnsənənt'] involving or characterized by harmony.

Etymology

  • consonans (Latin)

6. consonant

adjective. ['ˈkɑːnsənənt'] in keeping.

Etymology

  • consonans (Latin)