consonant

• Descreve algo que está em concordância, acordo ou harmonia com outra coisa.

Describes something that is in agreement or harmony with something else.

1. In agreement or harmonyC1formal

   Being in agreement or consistent with something.

   Concordante

   • His actions were consonant with his stated beliefs.
   • The new policy is consonant with the company's values.
   • Her findings are consonant with previous research.

   Sinônimosaccordantcompatibleconcordantcongruentconsistentcorrespondentharmonious

   Antônimosdiscordantinconsistent

2. Harmonious in soundC2formal

   Having a pleasing combination of sounds; harmonious.

   Harmonioso

   • The choir produced a consonant blend of voices.
   • The musical notes were consonant and pleasant to the ear.
   • Consonant intervals are fundamental in Western music theory.

   Sinônimoseuphoniousharmoniousmellifluousmelodiousmusicalsymphonioustuneful

   Antônimoscacophonousdiscordantdissonantinharmonious

• Som da fala que não é vogal, produzido com algum tipo de obstrução ou estreitamento do fluxo de ar no trato vocal; também a letra que representa esse som.

A speech sound that is not a vowel, produced by obstructing the airflow in the vocal tract; also refers to a letter representing such a sound.

1. A2formal

   A speech sound that is not a vowel, produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.

   Consoante

   • The English alphabet has 21 consonants.
   • The word 'cat' starts with a consonant sound.
   • She is learning to pronounce difficult consonant clusters.

   Antônimosvowel

2. Letter representing a consonantA2formal

   A letter of the alphabet that represents a consonant sound.

   Letra consonantal

   • The letter 'b' is a consonant.
   • In the word 'school', the first letter is a consonant.
   • Consonants are often paired with vowels to form syllables.

   Antônimosvowel