ejective

adj, noun — 2 senses

ejective

adj

/iˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/

Etymology From eject + -ive.

Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection.

Derived terms: ejectively, nonejective

ejective

noun

Etymology From eject + -ive.

Human sciences, Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Sciences A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.

Related terms: implosive

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