Heterorganic

//ˌhɛtəɹɔːɹˈɡænɪk// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of consonants: having a different place of articulation. not-comparable

    "labial m and alveolar n are heterorganic consonants."

Example

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"labial m and alveolar n are heterorganic consonants."

Etymology

From hetero- + organic.

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place of articulation

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