consonant | |
1. n. (phonetics) A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel. | |
2. n. A letter representing the sound of a consonant. | |
The 19 unquestionable consonants in the English alphabet are B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, X, Z. | |
3. adj. Characterized by harmony or agreement. | |
4. adj. Having the same sound. | |
5. adj. (music) Harmonizing together; accordant. | |
consonant tones; consonant chords | |
6. adj. Of or relating to consonants; made up of, or containing many, consonants. | |