absonant

adjective

ab·​so·​nant

ˈabsənənt

archaic

: discordant, contrary, unreasonable

absonant to nature

—Francis Quarles

compare consonant

Word History

Etymology

ab- entry 1 + -sonant (as in consonant)

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined above

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