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Approximator vs Approximant - What's the difference?

approximator | approximant |

As nouns the difference between approximator and approximant

is that approximator is something that approximates while approximant is (phonetics) a consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air liquids and glides are approximants.

approximator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something that approximates
    • ----

    approximant

    English

    Noun

    (Approximant consonant) (en noun)
  • (phonetics) a consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.
  • (mathematics) An approximation to the solution of a function, series, etc.

    • See also

    * liquid * glide * consonant ----