approximant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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

/əˈpɹɑksəmənt/ /əˈpɹɒksɪmənt/ en-us-approximant.ogg

approximant approximants

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

consonant

Padé approximant

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