Homorganic

//ˌhɑmɔɹˈɡænɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A consonant having the same place of articulation as another.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of consonants: having the same place of articulation. For example, labial m, b, p, alveolar n, d, t, velar ŋ, g, k. Indic alphabets such as Devanagari, as well as the Korean hangul alphabet, are rationally arranged so that homorganic consonants are grouped together. not-comparable

    "Two identical consonants (redoubled) in second and third position are frequently found (they are called verba mediae geminatae), but two homorganic consonants are not."

  2. 2
    produced by the same or homologous organs not-comparable

Synonyms

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homotopic

Example

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"Two identical consonants (redoubled) in second and third position are frequently found (they are called verba mediae geminatae), but two homorganic consonants are not."

Etymology

From hom- + organic.

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place of articulation

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