Associations to the word «Continuant»

Wiktionary

CONTINUANT, noun. (phonetics) A linguistic sound other than a stop
CONTINUANT, noun. (mathematics) A determinant formed from a tridiagonal matrix.
CONTINUANT, adjective. Continuing; prolonged; sustained.

Dictionary definition

CONTINUANT, noun. Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract.
CONTINUANT, adjective. Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then').

Wise words

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