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- [in-kon-suh-nuh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒn sə nənt/
- /ɪnˈk.ɒn.sə.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kon-suh-nuh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒn sə nənt/
Definitions of inconsonant word
- adjective inconsonant not consonant or in accord. 1
- noun inconsonant Not in agreement or harmony; not compatible. 1
- adjective inconsonant lacking in harmony or compatibility; discordant 0
- adjective inconsonant not consonant; not in harmony or agreement; discordant 0
- adjective inconsonant Not consonant; disagreeing or clashing. 0
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Origin of inconsonant
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; in-3 + consonant
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Parts of speech for Inconsonant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inconsonant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inconsonant
adj inconsonant
- clashing — to make a loud, harsh noise: The gears of the old car clashed and grated.
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
adjective inconsonant
- contrariant — Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; contradictory.
- disconsonant — Not consonant; discordant.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
- disagreeing — Present participle of disagree.
- quarrelling — an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations.
Antonyms for inconsonant
adj inconsonant
- consonant — A consonant is a sound such as 'p', 'f', 'n', or 't' which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth. Compare vowel.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
adjective inconsonant
- equal — Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.
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