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approximant in Persian

ناسوده nâsude

UK/əˈpɹɒksɪmənt//əˈpɹɑksəmənt/

approximant in Persian: ناسوده (nâsude). In English, approximant means a consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.

Persian words for approximant

consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract
ناسوده nâsude

English meaning of approximant

  1. noun A consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.
  2. noun An approximation to the solution of a function, series, etc.

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Questions about approximant in Persian

What is the meaning of approximant in Persian?
Approximant in Persian is ناسوده (nâsude).
معنی approximant چیست؟
Approximant: ناسوده (nâsude).
What does approximant mean in English?
Approximant means a consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.

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