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consonantal

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con⋅so⋅nan⋅tal

  [kon-suh-nan-tl]
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–adjective
1. of, or of the nature of, a consonant.
2. marked by consonant sounds.
Also, con⋅so⋅nan⋅tic.

Origin:
1785–95; consonant + -al 1

Related forms:
con⋅so⋅nan⋅tal⋅ly, adverb
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con·so·nan·tal   (kŏn'sə-nān'tl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or having the nature of a consonant.

  2. Containing a consonant or consonants.

con'so·nan'tal·ly adv.
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