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noun
1.
Phonetics.
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(in linguistic function) a concept empirically determined as a phonological element in structural contrast with vowel, as the b of be, the w of we, the y, s, and t of yeast, etc.
2.
a letter that usually represents a consonant sound.
adjective
3.
in agreement; agreeable; in accord; consistent (usually followed by to or with): behavior consonant with his character.
4.
corresponding in sound, as words.
5.
harmonious, as sounds.
6.
Music. constituting a consonance.
7.
EXPANDPhysics. noting or pertaining to sounds exhibiting consonance.
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Consonant
is always a great word to know.
So is rounded. Does it mean:
| articulated with the lower lip touching the upper front teeth |
| pronounced with rounded lips; labialized |
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English consona(u)nt (< Anglo-French ) < Latin consonant- (stem of consonāns, present participle of consonāre to sound with or together). See con-, sonant
1350–1400; Middle English consona(u)nt (< Anglo-French ) < Latin consonant- (stem of consonāns, present participle of consonāre to sound with or together). See con-, sonant
Related forms
con·so·nant·like, adjective
con·so·nant·ly, adverb
un·con·so·nant, adjective
Synonyms
3. concordant, congruous, conformant.
3. concordant, congruous, conformant.
Antonyms
6. dissonant.
6. dissonant.
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consonant
c.1300, from L. consonantem (nom. consonans), prp. of consonare "to sound together," from com- "with" + sonare, from sonus "sound" (see sound (n.1)). Consonants thought of as sounds that are only produced together with vowels.
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