What does continuant mean?
Continuant means (phonetics) A linguistic sound other than a stop..
Continuant
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(phonetics) A linguistic sound other than a stop..
Definitions by Sense
- (phonetics) A linguistic sound other than a stop.
- (mathematics) A determinant formed from a tridiagonal matrix.
- (ontology) An endurant.
- (etymology) An inherited descendant.
- Continuing; prolonged; sustained.
Example Sentences
As a further point of clarification, notice that (C0) does not characterize a criterion for determining whether a continuant x of kind K that exists at t 1 is identical to a continuant y of kind K that exists at t 2 .
It must moreover be noted that the Sardinian lexicon does not in fact present evidence for the identification of -V́rr- as a pre-Roman suffix. More convincing is Wolf's identification of this word [lipòrra] as a continuant of *lepórna < *lepórĭna << Lat. leporīnus 'of hares, hare-'.
a continuant sound
Synonyms for continuant
Antonyms for continuant
Related Words
Word Forms
- continuants
- more continuant
- most continuant
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for continuant?
Common synonyms include continuant consonant.
What is the opposite of continuant?
Possible antonyms include stop, plosive, occlusive, stop consonant.
How do you use continuant in a sentence?
As a further point of clarification, notice that (C0) does not characterize a criterion for determining whether a continuant x of kind K that exists at t 1 is identical to a continuant y of kind K that exists at t 2 .
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