English

Noun

approximant ‎(plural approximants)

1. (phonetics) a consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.
2. (mathematics) An approximation to the solution of a function, series, etc.

Translations

See also

• liquid
• glide
• consonant

French

Verb

approximant

1. present participle of approximer

Latin

Verb

approximant

1. third-person plural present active indicative of approximō