consonant
|con/so/nant|
B1
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/ˈkɑːn.sə.nənt/
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/ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/
non-vowel sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'consonant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consonans', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sonare' meant 'to sound'.
Historical Evolution
'consonans' transformed into the Old French word 'consonant', and eventually became the modern English word 'consonant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sounding together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a speech sound that is not a vowel'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a speech sound that is not a vowel.
The word 'cat' has three consonants: 'c', 't', and 't'.
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Adjective 1
in agreement or harmony with.
His actions were consonant with his words.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45