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Definition of Continuant
1. Noun. Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract.
Exact synonyms: Continuant Consonant
Generic synonyms: Obstruent
Specialized synonyms: Fricative, Fricative Consonant, Spirant
Antonyms: Stop Consonant
Generic synonyms: Obstruent
Specialized synonyms: Fricative, Fricative Consonant, Spirant
Antonyms: Stop Consonant
2. Adjective. Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as 'f', 's', 'z', or 'th' in both 'thin' and 'then').
Exact synonyms: Fricative, Sibilant, Spirant, Strident
Similar to: Soft
Derivative terms: Continuance, Sibilant, Sibilate, Sibilate, Sibilate
Similar to: Soft
Derivative terms: Continuance, Sibilant, Sibilate, Sibilate, Sibilate
Definition of Continuant
1. a. Continuing; prolonged; sustained; as, a continuant sound.
Definition of Continuant
1. [n -S]