Continuant and Obstruent

Continuant noun - Consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract.

Obstruent and continuant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstruent" instead a noun "Continuant".

Nearby Words: continuing, continuation, continuance

Obstruent noun - A consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth.

Continuant and obstruent are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Continuant" with "Obstruent", this nouns are similar.