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consonant, n a conventional speech sound produced, with or without laryngeal vibration, by certain successive contractions of the articulatory muscles that modify, interrupt, or obstruct the expired airstream to the extent that its pressure is raised. consonant, semivowel, n consonants that are like vowels both perceptually and physiologically. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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85) Consonantly, several texts promoting calisthenics and gymnastics also lamented a pronounced absence of domestic knowledge and, thus, of domestic competence as well on the part of U. |
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