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   Voice·less

   /ˈvoisləs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. mute; speechless: "how could he have remained voiceless in the face of her cruelty?"
   • ▪ not expressed: "the air was charged with voiceless currents of thought"
   • ▪ (of a person or group) lacking the power or right to express an opinion or exert control over affairs.
   • ▪ (of a speech sound) uttered without resonance of the vocal cords, e.g., f as opposed to v, p as opposed to b, and s as opposed to z.

   Derivatives

   • 1. voicelessly adverb
   • 2. voicelessness noun

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   VOICELESS meaning: 1. If a group of people is voiceless, it does not have the power or the legal right to express…. Learn more.

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   What does voiceless mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! VOICELESS meaning: 1. If a group of people is voiceless, it does not have the power or the legal right to express…. Learn more.

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   What is a voiceless speech sound?

   • A voiceless speech sound is one that is produced without vibration of the vocal cords. ...the voiceless 'th'. Someone who is voiceless is unable to speak. His voiceless lips formed the words 'Thank you'. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Which consonants are voiceless?

   • In English the consonants /p t k tʃ f θ s ʃ h/ are voiceless. synonym unvoiced opposite voiced Topics Language c1 Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide

   voiceless adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage

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   When was voiceless first used?

   • The earliest known use of the word voiceless is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for voiceless is from 1535, in Biblia: the Bible. voiceless is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: voice n., ‑less suffix.

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   Definition of voiceless adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › voicelessVOICELESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. without a voice; mute. 2. not articulated. voiceless misery. 3. lacking a musical voice. 4. silent. 5. without the power or right to express an opinion. 6. phonetics. articulated without accompanying vibration of the vocal cords. in English (p) is a voiceless consonant. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › voicelessVOICELESS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Dec 5, 2016 · Synonyms for VOICELESS: mute, speechless, inarticulate, silent, incomprehensible, incoherent, reserved, tongue-tied; Antonyms of VOICELESS: vocal, communicative, talkative, expansive, loquacious, garrulous, speaking, chatty.

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   What does the word voiceless mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word voiceless . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › voicelessvoiceless - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Aug 30, 2024 · voiceless (not comparable) Lacking a voice, without vocal sound. Synonyms: inaudible, silent, unvoiced Antonyms: audible, vocal, voiced

9. www.yourdictionary.com › voicelessVoiceless Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Having no voice; dumb; mute. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not speaking; silent. Webster's New World. Not spoken; not uttered. A voiceless wish. Webster's New World. Lacking a musical voice or the ability to sing.