Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [ab-suh-nuh nt]
- /ˈæb sə nənt/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [ab-suh-nuh nt]
- /ˈæb sə nənt/
Definitions of absonant word
- adjective absonant inharmonious 3
- adjective absonant unnatural or unreasonable 3
- adjective absonant dissonant; discordant (usually followed by from or to): behavior that is absonant to nature. 1
- noun absonant (now rare) Discordant; harsh; contrary; unreasonable. (First attested in the mid 16th century.). 1
- adjective absonant (now rare) Discordant; harsh; contrary; unreasonable. 0
Information block about the term
Origin of absonant
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; ab- + -sonant, as in consonant, dissonant
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Absonant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
absonant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
absonant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absonant
adj absonant
- unwarranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
- inordinate — not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine.
- unreasonable — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
- unconscionable — not guided by conscience; unscrupulous.
Antonyms for absonant
adj absonant
- warranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- inexpensive — not expensive; not high in price; costing little.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with a
- Words starting with ab
- Words starting with abs
- Words starting with abso
- Words starting with abson
- Words starting with absona
- Words starting with absonan
- Words starting with absonant