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- [kon-suh-nuh nt]
- /ˈkɒn sə nənt/
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- [kon-suh-nuh nt]
- /ˈkɒn sə nənt/
Definitions of consonantly word
- noun consonantly Phonetics. (in English articulation) a speech sound produced by occluding with or without releasing (p, b; t, d; k, g), diverting (m, n, ng), or obstructing (f, v; s, z, etc.) the flow of air from the lungs (opposed to vowel). (in a syllable) any sound other than the sound of greatest sonority in the syllable, as b, r, and g in brig (opposed to sonant). Compare vowel (def 1b). (in linguistic function) a concept empirically determined as a phonological element in structural contrast with vowel, as the b of be, the w of we, the y, s, and t of yeast, etc. 1
- noun consonantly a letter that usually represents a consonant sound. 1
- adjective consonantly in agreement; agreeable; in accord; consistent (usually followed by to or with): behavior consonant with his character. 1
- adjective consonantly corresponding in sound, as words. 1
- adjective consonantly harmonious, as sounds. 1
- adjective consonantly Music. constituting a consonance. 1
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Origin of consonantly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English consona(u)nt (< Anglo-French) < Latin consonant- (stem of consonāns, present participle of consonāre to sound with or together). See con-, sonant
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Parts of speech for Consonantly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consonantly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consonantly
adv consonantly
- likewise — moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer.
- comparatively — in a comparative manner
- break even — to attain a level of activity, as in commerce, or a point of operation, as in gambling, at which there is neither profit nor loss
- similarly — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- uniformly — identical or consistent, as from example to example, place to place, or moment to moment: uniform spelling; a uniform building code.
Antonyms for consonantly
adv consonantly
- differently — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- unequally — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- unevenly — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
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