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approximant

/əˈpɹɒksɪmənt/ /əˈpɹɑksəmənt/

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noun

Aproximante

A consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.

Examples :

"In phonetics class, the professor explained that an approximant, like the "r" in "red" or the "w" in "wet," is a consonant sound where the tongue comes close to the roof of the mouth but doesn't block the airflow. "

En la clase de fonética, el profesor explicó que una aproximante, como la "r" en "rojo" o la "w" en "mojado", es un sonido consonántico donde la lengua se acerca al paladar pero no bloquea el flujo de aire.

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noun

Aproximación

An approximation to the solution of a function, series, etc.

Examples :

""Using a few terms, the engineer provided an approximant to the final bridge design, allowing the team to start planning the construction phases." "

Usando algunos términos, el ingeniero proporcionó una aproximación al diseño final del puente, lo que permitió al equipo comenzar a planificar las fases de construcción.

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