continuant
continuant · continuants
A linguistic sound other than a stopA linguistic sound other than a stop.
Meaning
4 sensesA linguistic sound other than a stop.
A determinant formed from a tridiagonal matrix.
An endurant.
An inherited descendant.
More definitions
- consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
Forms
plural: continuants| Singular | continuant |
|---|---|
| Plural | continuants |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract:continuant consonant