fricative Meaning & Definition
What Does Fricative Mean?
Fricative is used as a noun meaning Any of several speech sounds produced by air flowing through a constriction in the oral cavity and typically producing a sibilant, hissing, or buzzing quality; a fricative consonant. As an adjective, it means produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity.
Word Facts for Fricative
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɹɪkətɪv// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | soft, sibilant and spirant |
| Plural | fricatives |
| Comparative / superlative | more fricative, most fricative |
Fricative Definition (Noun)
- Any of several speech sounds produced by air flowing through a constriction in the oral cavity and typically producing a sibilant, hissing, or buzzing quality; a fricative consonant.
Fricative as an Adjective
- produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity.
Noun
- Any of several sounds produced by air flowing through a constriction in the oral cavity and typically producing a sibilant, hissing, or buzzing quality; a fricative consonant.
Synonyms of Fricative
Fricative synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fricative
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Fricative in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
fricative (plural fricatives)
fricative (comparative more fricative, superlative most fricative)
Origin of Fricative
From New Latin fricatīvus, from Latin fricāre (“to rub”). By surface analysis, fricate + -ive.
How to Pronounce Fricative
You say fricative as //ˈfɹɪkətɪv//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fricative
Is fricative a noun or an adjective?
Fricative is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for fricative?
You can replace fricative with words such as soft, sibilant and spirant. See the full list of fricative synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fricative?
The plural of fricative is fricatives.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of fricative?
The comparative form is more fricative and the superlative form is most fricative.