Portuguese

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Etymology

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From aproximar +‎ -ante.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /a.pɾo.siˈmɐ̃.t͡ʃi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /a.pɾo.siˈmɐ̃.te/

Adjective

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aproximante m or f (plural aproximantes)

  1. approaching (that approaches or approach)
    Synonym: aproximador
  2. (phonetics) approximant (made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract)

Noun

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aproximante f (plural aproximantes)

  1. (phonetics) approximant (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract)

Spanish

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Etymology

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From aproximar +‎ -ante.

Adjective

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aproximante m or f (masculine and feminine plural aproximantes)

  1. approaching (that approaches or approach)
  2. (phonetics) approximant (made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract)

Noun

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aproximante f (plural aproximantes)

  1. (phonetics) approximant (consonant made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract)

Further reading

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