What is another word for continuant?

Pronunciation: [kəntˈɪnjuːənt] (IPA)

Continuant is a term used in linguistics to describe sounds that are produced by a continuous flow of air through the vocal tract. When looking for synonyms for this word, several options can be considered. Some of the most common alternatives include words like ongoing, uninterrupted, and persistent. Other options might include terms like unbroken, uninterrupted, and undisturbed. Ultimately, the choice of synonyms will depend on the specific context in which the term is being used, as well as the nuances of meaning that the speaker or writer wishes to convey. By exploring different synonyms for the word "continuant," it is possible to find just the right term to express complex linguistic ideas with precision and clarity.

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What are the hypernyms for Continuant?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for continuant (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Continuant?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for continuant (as nouns)

What are the opposite words for continuant?

Continuant is a word used to describe a sound that is prolonged or continuous without any interruption. Its antonyms would be words that describe sounds that are short, abrupt or intermittent. Some examples of these antonyms are: discontinuous, intermittent, broken, jerky, spotty, erratic, spasmodic, and intermittent. These words describe sounds that come and go, stop and start, or vary in intensity. They stand opposed to the idea of continuity, suggesting instead a sense of disjointedness or unevenness. By contrast, the word continuant evokes a sense of smoothness, stability and steadiness. Together these words illustrate the spectrum of auditory experiences, and demonstrate how opposites can help to shape our perception of sound.

What are the antonyms for Continuant?

Famous quotes with Continuant

  • Yet in all this time, from the beginning to the end, I had two manner of beholdings. The one was endless continuant love, with secureness of keeping, and blissful salvation, — for of this was all The other was of the common teaching of Holy Church, in which I was afore informed and grounded — and with all my will having in use and understanding. And the beholding of went not from me: for by the Shewing I was not stirred nor led therefrom in no manner of point, but I had therein teaching to love it and find it good : whereby I might, by the help of our Lord and His grace, increase and rise to more heavenly knowing and higher loving.
    Julian of Norwich
  • Our good Lord the Holy Ghost, which is endless life dwelling in our soul, full securely keepeth us; and worketh therein a peace and bringeth it to ease by grace, and accordeth it to God and maketh it pliant.For I saw no wrath but on man’s part; and that forgiveth He in us. For wrath is not else but a forwardness and a contrariness to peace and love; and either it cometh of failing of might, or of failing of wisdom, or of failing of goodness: which failing is not in God, but is on our part. For we by sin and wretchedness have in us a wretched and continuant contrariness to peace and to love.
    Julian of Norwich
  • The Merciful Beholding of His Countenance of love fulfilled all earth and descended down with Adam into hell, with which continuant pity Adam was kept from endless death. And thus Mercy and Pity dwelleth with mankind unto the time we come up into Heaven.
    Julian of Norwich

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