lenis
English
/ˈliːnɪs/
adj
Definitions
- (phonetics) Weakly articulated (of a consonant), hence voiced; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin lēnis (gentle, soft, calm, slow, smooth).
Origin
Latin
lēnis
Gloss
gentle, soft, calm, slow, smooth
Concept
Semantic Field
Emotions and values
Ontological Category
Property
Kanji
軟