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approximant

/əˈpɹɒksɪmənt/ /əˈpɹɑksəmənt/

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noun

Approximante

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 cours de phonétique, le professeur a expliqué qu'une approximante, comme le "r" dans "rouge" ou le "w" dans "humide", est un son consonantique où la langue se rapproche du palais sans bloquer le flux d'air.

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noun

Une approximation

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." "

En utilisant quelques termes, l'ingénieur a fourni une approximation de la conception finale du pont, ce qui a permis à l'équipe de commencer à planifier les phases de construction.

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