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ejective

/ɪˈdʒɛktɪv/

Translations

ejectivenoun

ejectives

/ɪˈdʒɛktɪv/

Linguistics: a consonant produced with a simultaneous closure of the glottis and an upward movement of the larynx.

Synonyms

glottalic egressive

ejective stop

glottalic egressive consonant

ejective consonant

ejectiveadjective

more ejective

Comp.

most ejective

Super.

/ɪˈdʒɛktɪv/

выбросной

The ejective force of the volcano was immense.

Выбросная сила вулкана была огромной.

Synonyms

Definitions

ejectivenoun

A consonant sound that is articulated with glottal closure and an upward movement of the larynx; an ejective consonant.

In Georgian, the /kʼ/ is an ejective.

ejectiveadjective

Relating to a type of consonant sound in some languages that is produced with a simultaneous closure of the glottis and an upward movement of the larynx.

The ejective sounds in the language were difficult for the new learners to pronounce correctly.

Serving to eject or to cast out; expulsive.

The machine features an ejective valve that automatically releases pressure.