consonantize

verb — 2 senses

consonantize

verb

Etymology From consonant + -ize.

1

To change into, or use as, a consonant.

  • The vowel is consonantized, that is, made closer in position.1869, John Peile, Introduction to Greek and Latin Etymology:
2

To become a consonant; to be used as a consonant.

Derived terms
consonantization

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