Approximant


an articulation in which one articulator is close to another, but not sufficiently so to form a stop or a fricative.
a sound characterized by such an articulation, as (w), (y), (r), (l), or a vowel.

Read Also:

  • Approximate

    near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard. nearly exact; not perfectly accurate or correct: The approximate time was 10 o’clock. near; close together. very similar; nearly identical. to come near to; approach closely to: to approximate an ideal. to estimate: We approximated the distance at three miles. to simulate; imitate closely: The […]

  • Approximated

    near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard. nearly exact; not perfectly accurate or correct: The approximate time was 10 o’clock. near; close together. very similar; nearly identical. to come near to; approach closely to: to approximate an ideal. to estimate: We approximated the distance at three miles. to simulate; imitate closely: The […]

  • Approximately

    near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard. nearly exact; not perfectly accurate or correct: The approximate time was 10 o’clock. near; close together. very similar; nearly identical. to come near to; approach closely to: to approximate an ideal. to estimate: We approximated the distance at three miles. to simulate; imitate closely: The […]

  • Approximates

    near or approaching a certain state, condition, goal, or standard. nearly exact; not perfectly accurate or correct: The approximate time was 10 o’clock. near; close together. very similar; nearly identical. to come near to; approach closely to: to approximate an ideal. to estimate: We approximated the distance at three miles. to simulate; imitate closely: The […]

  • Approximation

    a guess or estimate: Ninety-three million miles is an approximation of the distance of the earth from the sun. nearness in space, position, degree, or relation; proximity; closeness. Mathematics, Physics. a result that is not necessarily exact, but is within the limits of accuracy required for a given purpose. Contemporary Examples To the second point, […]


Disclaimer: Approximant definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.