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Ejective

//iˈd͡ʒɛktɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.
  2. 2
    a type of consonant in some languages, e.g., Hausa, produced by sudden release of pressure from the glottis. wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From eject + -ive.

Etymology 2

From eject + -ive.

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