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

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

Definition of Continuant

1. a. Continuing; prolonged; sustained; as, a continuant sound.

Definition of Continuant

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Continuant

contingency
contingency fee
contingency procedure
contingency table
contingent
contingently
contingents
contingent negative variation
contingent on(p)
contingent probability
continua
continual
continually
continuance
continuances
continuant (current term)
continuants
continuant consonant
continuate
continuation
continuations
continuative
continuator
continuators
continue
continued
continued
continued fever
continued fraction
continuer

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