fricative

(frik′ə tiv)

adjective

Phonet. articulated by means of breath forced through a narrow slit formed at some point in the mouth, producing friction, as in (f, v, t̸h, z, h)

Origin: < L fricatus, pp. of fricare (see friable) + -ive

noun

a fricative consonant

See fricative in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A consonant, such as f or s in English, produced by the forcing of breath through a constricted passage. Also called spirant.

adjective

Of, relating to, or being a fricative consonant.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin fricātīvus

Origin: , from Latin fricātus

Origin: , past participle of fricāre, to rub

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