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CONTINUANT noun

Definition of continuant (noun)

consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract
- synonyms: continuant consonant
- antonym: occlusive

CONTINUANT adjective

Definition of continuant (adjective)

of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
- synonyms: fricative, sibilant, spirant, strident

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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