Downglide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Downglide is a noun meaning (phonology) A downward glide.
Meaning
(phonology) A downward glide.
Example Sentences
Assuming that upglides signal tentativeness, interpersonal meaning and doubt, stereotypical belief would expect women to favour upglides rather than downglides.
Word Forms
- downglides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include onglide, downdrift, downgoing, descent, descending, dive.
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