Ejective
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /iˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ejective is an adjective meaning Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection.
Meaning
Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection.
More Meanings
- (phonetics) A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.
Word Forms
- ejectives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ejaculatory, expulsionary, exhalative, eructative, emissive, exocytotic.
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