approximant

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Synonyms: approximate, approximal, approximants

Antonyms: approximate, approximal, approximants

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|phonetics}} A [[consonant]] [[sound]] made by slightly narrowing the [[vocal tract]], while still allowing a smooth flow of air. [[liquid|Liquids]] and [[glide]]s are approximants.
2. {{lb|en|mathematics}} An [[approximation]] to the solution of a function, series, etc.

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