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Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. continuant
noun. consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract.
Antonyms
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', or
th' in both thin' and
then').
Antonyms
Etymology
- -ant (English)
- -ant (Middle English (1100-1500))
- continue (English)
- continuer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
3. consonant
noun. ['ˈkɑːnsənənt'] a speech sound that is not a vowel.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- consonans (Latin)
4. consonant
noun. ['ˈkɑːnsənənt'] a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant.
Antonyms
Etymology
- consonans (Latin)
5. consonant
adjective. ['ˈkɑːnsənənt'] involving or characterized by harmony.
Synonyms
Etymology
- consonans (Latin)