approximant en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈpɹɒksɪmənt/ (UK)
- /əˈpɹɑksəmənt/ (US)
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Etymology
From Latin approximāns. In the phonetics sense first used by Peter Ladefoged, the mathematical concept is attributed to Paul Halmos.
Meanings
- A consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.
- An approximation to the solution of a function, series, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| approximants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
approximand · fricative · approximate · nasal · plosive · trill · approximation · lateral
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Translations (18)
fa ناسوده (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · hu közelítőhang (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · fr approximante (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · sv approximant (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · tl malapatinig (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · fr spirante (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · de Approximant (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · fi approksimantti (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · cmn 近音 (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · pl aproksymant (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · hy ձայնորդ (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · hu approximáns (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · cy dynesolyn (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · is nándarhljóð (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · de Näherungslaut (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · ja 接近音 (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · is nálgunarhljóð (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract) · pt aproximante (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract)