approximant

Signification (Anglais)

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

Concepts

approximant

spirante

spirant

approximante

Synonymes

approximate value

approximation

semi-vowel

Traductions

تقريبيّ

προσεγγιστικός

aproximante

aproximante

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/əˈpɹɑksəmənt/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Latin approximāns. In the phonetics sense first used by Peter Ladefoged, the mathematical concept is attributed to Paul Halmos.