consonantal
|con/so/nan/tal|
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/ˌkɒnsəˈnæntəl/
relating to consonants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'consonantal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consonantalis,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sonare' meant 'to sound.'
Historical Evolution
'consonantalis' transformed into the French word 'consonantal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'consonantal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sounding together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to consonants.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or having the nature of a consonant.
The word 'cat' has a consonantal sound at the beginning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45