spirant

Meanings

• A spirant is a type of consonant that involves the complete or partial release of air from the lungs during articulation.

  - "In the English language, 'th' and 's' are spirants that partially release air during articulation."

---

Synonyms

fricative

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with spirant
spirit , mister , persist , sister , flute , mute , canteen , teen , been , seen

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Spirant (la) : A type of consonant in the Latin language that involves the complete or partial release of air from the lungs during articulation.
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of spirant that leads to same result
spirant , spirantal , spirants

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

In various languages, spirants can take different forms and manifestations depending on the specific language and the phonetic and phonemic properties of the spirant in that language. For example, in English, the 'th' sound in words such as 'thin', 'this', and 'those' is a spirant that involves the complete or partial release of air from the lungs during articulation. Similarly, in Spanish, the 'z' sound at the end of words such as 'casa' and 'hola' is a spirant that represents the complete or partial release of air from the lungs during the articulation of the 'z' sound. In other languages, such as Arabic and Russian, spirants can take different forms and manifestations depending on the specific language and the phonetic and phonemic properties of the spirant in that language.

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'spirant' comes from the Latin word 'spirare', which means 'to breathe'. This term was used in linguistics to describe consonants that involve the release of air from the lungs during articulation.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Fricative: A fricative is a type of consonant sound that is produced by friction between two articulator organs, such as the tongue and the teeth, or the roof of the mouth and the tongue. In the articulation of a fricative sound, the two articulator organs come into close contact with each other, and the airflow between the articulator organs is constricted, resulting in the production of friction sounds. Fricative sounds can be classified based on the specific point of contact between the articulator organs and the type and degree of constriction of the airflow between the articulator organs. For example, sibilant fricatives, such as the 'sh' and 's' sounds in English, are produced by the constriction of the airflow between the articulator organs at a specific point of contact, resulting in the production of friction sounds with a hissing or sibilant quality. Other types of fricative sounds, such as the 'f' and 'v' sounds in English, are produced by the complete or partial closure of the vocal tract at a specific point, resulting in the complete or partial obstruction of the airflow between the articulator organs, and the production of friction sounds with a voiceless or unvoiced quality.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In various cultures, spirants have held significant meanings and uses. For example, in ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions, the 's' sound in Sanskrit and Pali was considered to be a spirant representing the release of the breath and the commencement of new life or consciousness. Similarly, in medieval European heraldry, the 's' and 'z' letters were often used as charges or decorations on shields, banners, and other heraldic devices, symbolizing various meanings such as strength, speed, flexibility, vigor, and vitality, depending on the context and the specific heraldic design or motif.

Memorize "spirant" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize spirant is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.