Fricative word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "fricative" word

[noun] a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
[adjective] produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f'. `s', `z', or `th' (in both `thin' and `then'))

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\Fric"a*tive\, a. [See {Frication}.] (Phon.) Produced by the friction or rustling of the breath, intonated or unintonated, through a narrow opening between two of the mouth organs; uttered through a close approach, but not with a complete closure, of the organs of articulation, and hence capable of being continued or prolonged; -- said of certain consonantal sounds, as f, v, s, z, etc. -- n. A fricative consonant letter or sound. See Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 197-206, etc.

Synonyms for fricative

fricative consonant, sibilant, soft, spirant, spirant

See also: continuant | continuant consonant |

The fun area, different aproach to word »fricative«

Let's analyse "fricative" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EVITACIRF. Average typing speed for these characters is 2475 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ..-. .-. .. -.-. .- - .. ...- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: fricative: 9 + 1 + 9 + 5 = 24, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: fricative: 6 + 9 + 9 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 4 + 5 = 48, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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