sibilant
|sib-i-lant|
C1
/ˈsɪbɪlənt/
hissing sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sibilant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sibilant-', where 'sibilare' meant 'to hiss.'
Historical Evolution
'sibilant' changed from the Latin word 'sibilant-' and eventually became the modern English word 'sibilant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hiss,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making a hissing sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/07 18:02