Etymology

absonant

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Today it means: Discordant; harsh; contrary; unreasonable. Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 16th century.Latin sonans
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  1. Latin · derived fromsonans“sound”
  2. English todayabsonant

From ab- + sonant, from Latin sonans (“sound”).

Words from the same roots

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sonant

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the mid 16th century. Discordant; harsh; contrary; unreasonable.

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