Ejective

/ɪˈdʒɛktɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or capable of ejecting; having the quality or function of forcing something out.

Etymology

From eject plus -ive (Latin suffix meaning 'tending to' or 'capable of'). Describes something that ejects or has ejecting properties.

Kelly Says

Ejective consonants are sounds where your mouth builds up air pressure then releases it explosively—found in languages like Amharic and Navajo, they're the linguistic version of a sonic boom.

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