inconsonant

adjective

in·​con·​so·​nant (ˌ)in-ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nənt How to pronounce inconsonant (audio)
: not consonant : discordant

Examples of inconsonant in a Sentence

that is inconsonant with established judicial tradition

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inconsonant was in 1658

Dictionary Entries Near inconsonant

Cite this Entry

“Inconsonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsonant. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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