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Surd Definition & Meaning

surd
adjective
  1. produced without vibration of the vocal cords; "unvoiced consonants such as `p' and `k' and `s'"
noun
  1. a consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords

"Surd" in song lyrics

See how surd is used in real songs:

  • "Cause the battles up surd"
    Sway & King Tech f/ KRS-One — KRS-One Freestyle
  • "jeremiah surd"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "surd"

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Frequently asked questions

What does surd mean?
produced without vibration of the vocal cords; "unvoiced consonants such as `p' and `k' and `s'" a consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords
What part of speech is surd?
Surd is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does surd have?
Surd has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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