Spirant word meaning and definition

Beside meaning and definition for word "spirant", on this page you can find other interesting information too, like synonyms or related words. On bottom of the page we have fun area, like tarot cards, numerology for these Seven characters, how to write "spirant" with bar codes or hand signs and more.. Table of Contents:

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Meaning and definition for "spirant" word

[noun] a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
[adjective] produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f'. `s', `z', or `th' (in both `thin' and `then'))

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\Spi"rant\, n. [L. spirans, -antis, p. pr. of spirare to breathe. See {Spirit}.] (Phon.) A term used differently by different authorities; -- by some as equivalent to fricative, -- that is, as including all the continuous consonants, except the nasals m, n, ng; with the further exception, by others, of the liquids r, l, and the semivowels w, y; by others limited to f, v, th surd and sonant, and the sound of German ch, -- thus excluding the sibilants, as well as the nasals, liquids, and semivowels. See Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 197-208.

Synonyms for spirant

fricative, fricative, fricative consonant, sibilant, soft

See also: continuant | continuant consonant |

The fun area, different aproach to word »spirant«

Let's analyse "spirant" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNARIPS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... .--. .. .-. .- -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: spirant: 9 + 1 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: spirant: 1 + 7 + 9 + 9 + 1 + 5 + 2 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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