approximant

ap·prox·i·mant

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-prok-suh-muh nt]
- /əˈprɒk sə mənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-prok-suh-muh nt]
- /əˈprɒk sə mənt/

Definitions of approximant word

noun approximant an articulation in which one articulator is close to another, but not sufficiently so to form a stop or a fricative. 1
noun approximant a sound characterized by such an articulation, as (w), (y), (r), (l), or a vowel. 1
noun approximant (phonetics) a consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants. 1
noun approximant (mathematics) An approximation to the solution of a function, series, etc. 0

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Parts of speech for Approximant

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exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Approximant

approximant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

approximant usage trend in Literature

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