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/əˈpɹɑksəmənt/ · noun
(phonetics) A consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants..
Use approximant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Approximant means (phonetics) A consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use approximant where its definition matches the intended context.
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