Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
egressive
Adjective
/ɪˈɡrɛsɪv/
Definition
relating to the process of moving outward or away from a center, especially in the context of sound production in linguistics.
Examples
- The egressive airflow in speech is essential for producing voiced sounds.
- In some languages, egressive consonants are more common than ingressive ones.
Meaning
The term refers to a type of articulation or airflow during speech that moves outward from the lungs, typically associated with certain languages and sounds.
Synonyms
- outgoing
- exhaling
