percussive

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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

• Spanish: percutivo

Noun

percussive (plural percussives)

1. (phonetics) A percussive phone.

Translations

• Spanish: (adj.) percusivo

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