ejective

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English

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Etymology

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From eject +‎ -ive.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /iˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/
  • Rhymes: -ɛktɪv
  • Audio (US):(file)

Adjective

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ejective (not comparable)

  1. Serving to eject, or characterised by ejection.

Noun

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ejective (plural ejectives)

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  1. (phonetics) A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.

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