obstruent (Meaning)
obstruent (n)
a consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth
obstruent (a.)
Causing obstruction; blocking up; hindering; as, an obstruent medicine.
obstruent (n.)
Anything that obstructs or closes a passage; esp., that which obstructs natural passages in the body; as, a medicine which acts as an obstruent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of obstruent
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
obstruent Sentence Examples
- The obstructive lung disease significantly impeded his breathing.
- The door's heavy obstruction prevented it from opening smoothly.
- The concrete barricade acted as an insurmountable obstruent to the oncoming traffic.
- The stubborn blockage in the plumbing caused a major obstruction to water flow.
- The dense vegetation formed an impenetrable obstruent to the progress of the hikers.
- The noisy traffic obstruction made it difficult to concentrate on the lecture.
- The thick layer of smoke created an obstruent haze that hindered visibility.
- The jammed elevator became an unexpected obstruent in the building's evacuation plan.
- The geological formation known as the "Great Wall" posed a formidable obstruent to explorers.
- The security checkpoint's obstruent procedures caused a significant delay in passenger screening.
FAQs About the word obstruent
a consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouthCausing obstruction; blocking up; hinder
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The obstructive lung disease significantly impeded his breathing.
The door's heavy obstruction prevented it from opening smoothly.
The concrete barricade acted as an insurmountable obstruent to the oncoming traffic.
The stubborn blockage in the plumbing caused a major obstruction to water flow.
