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1. (n.) continuant
a consonant sound, as (f), (l), or (s), that may be prolonged without change of quality.
2. (adj.) continuant
of or pertaining to a continuant.
Etymology: (1860–65)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) continuant consonant, continuant
consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
2. (adj) fricative, continuant, sibilant, spirant, strident
of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
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1. (adj) continuant
continuing; prolonged; sustained; as, a continuant sound
2. (noun) continuant
a continuant sound; a letter whose sound may be prolonged
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