approximant
noun
/əˈpɹɑksəmənt/
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/əˈpɹɒksɪmənt/
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- (phonetics) A consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.
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spirante,
approximante
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approximately
adverb
/əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/
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/əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/
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- Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.
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approximativement,
environ,
à peu près,
presque,
en gros,
plus ou moins
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approximate
adjective
/əˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/
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/əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/
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/əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/
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- Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.
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approximatif
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- Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
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approximant
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approximation
noun
/əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
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/əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
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/əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/
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[əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩]
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[əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩]
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[əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃn̩]
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- (mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
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approximation
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- (linguistics) The act of producing a near-simulation of the pronunciation of a foreign language for a loanword therefrom, or any given pronunciation resulting from that act.
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rapprochement
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approximate
verb
/əˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/
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/əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/
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- (transitive) To come near to; to approach.
- (transitive) To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.
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approximer
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approximatively
adverb
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- In an approximative manner.
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approximativement
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