percussive
Etymology

From percuss + -ive.

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /pəˈkʌsɪv/
  • (America) IPA: /pɚˈkʌsɪv/
Adjective

percussive

  1. Characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something.
    He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action.
  2. (phonetics) Produced by striking organs together, for example, smacking the lips or gnashing the teeth.
Translations Noun

percussive (plural percussives)

  1. (phonetics) A percussive phone.
Translations
  • Spanish: (adj.) percusivo



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