spirant
spirant · spirants
A non-sibilant fricativeA non-sibilant fricative.
UK/ˈspaɪəɹənt/US/ˈspaɪɹənt/
» Ef was probably a bilabial, not a labiodental spirant, as is also evident from Goth.
Meaning
1 senses(dated)A non-sibilant fricative.
More definitions
- a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
Examples
1 sentencesEf was probably a bilabial, not a labiodental spirant, as is also evident from Goth.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Latin spirans, present participle of spīrō (“to blow”). Compare inspire, expire, respFrom Latin spirans, present participle of spīrō (“to blow”). Compare inspire, expire, respiration, etc.
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Forms
plural: spirantsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract:fricative consonantfricative