ejective Meaning & Definition
/iˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/
What Does Ejective Mean?
As an adjective, ejective means Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection. As a noun, it means A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.
Word Facts for Ejective
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //iˈd͡ʒɛktɪv// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | ejectives |
Ejective Definition (Adjective)
- Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection.
Ejective as a Noun
- A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.
Synonyms of Ejective
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Ejective synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ejective
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Ejective in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ejective (not comparable)
ejective (plural ejectives)
Words That Rhyme With Ejective
Origin of Ejective
From eject + -ive.
How Do You Say Ejective?
You say ejective as //iˈd͡ʒɛktɪv//. It has 1 syllable.