surd meaning and definition

SURD noun

Definition of surd (noun)

1. a consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords
   • synonyms: voiceless consonant

SURD adjective

Definition of surd (adjective)

1. produced without vibration of the vocal cords
   • "unvoiced consonants such as `p' and `k' and `s'"
   • synonyms: hard, unvoiced, voiceless
   • antonym: soft