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- [kuh n-tin-yoo-uh nt]
- /kənˈtɪn yu ənt/
- /kən.ˈtɪ.njʊənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-tin-yoo-uh nt]
- /kənˈtɪn yu ənt/
Definitions of continuant word
- noun continuant a speech sound, such as (l), (r), (f), or (s), in which the closure of the vocal tract is incomplete, allowing the continuous passage of the breath 3
- adjective continuant relating to or denoting a continuant 3
- noun continuant a speech sound that can be prolonged as long as the breath lasts, with no significant change in the quality of the sound: continuants include fricatives (s, f, (θ) ; t h) , etc.), nasals (m, n, ŋ), liquids (l, r), and vowels 3
- noun continuant a consonant, as f or s, that may be prolonged without change of quality. Compare stop (def 34). 1
- adjective continuant pertaining to or noting a continuant. 1
- noun continuant A consonant that is sounded with the vocal tract only partly closed, allowing the breath to pass through and the sound to be prolonged (as with f, l, m, n, r, s, v ). 1
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Origin of continuant
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin continuant-, stem of continuāns, present participle of continuāre to continue; see -ant
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Parts of speech for Continuant
noun
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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
continuant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
continuant usage trend in Literature
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