Acoustic sensitivity: meaning, definitions and examples

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acoustic sensitivity

 

[ əˈkuːstɪk sɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti ]

Context #1

hearing

The ability to detect and interpret sounds in the environment.

Synonyms

auditory sensitivity, hearing sensitivity

Examples of usage

  • Her acoustic sensitivity allowed her to hear even the faintest noises.
  • His acoustic sensitivity was so acute that he could distinguish between different bird calls.
  • The baby's acoustic sensitivity was remarkable, as she could hear frequencies that adults could not.
  • The professor's research focused on understanding the mechanisms behind acoustic sensitivity in marine animals.
  • The acoustic sensitivity of bats is crucial for their ability to navigate and hunt in the dark.

Translations

Translations of the word "acoustic sensitivity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sensibilidade acústica

🇮🇳 ध्वनिक संवेदनशीलता

🇩🇪 akustische Empfindlichkeit

🇮🇩 kepekaan akustik

🇺🇦 акустична чутливість

🇵🇱 czułość akustyczna

🇯🇵 音響感度 (onkyo kan'do)

🇫🇷 sensibilité acoustique

🇪🇸 sensibilidad acústica

🇹🇷 akustik hassasiyet

🇰🇷 음향 민감도 (eumhyang mingamdo)

🇸🇦 الحساسية الصوتية

🇨🇿 akustická citlivost

🇸🇰 akustická citlivosť

🇨🇳 声学灵敏度 (shēngxué língmǐndù)

🇸🇮 akustična občutljivost

🇮🇸 hljóðnæmni

🇰🇿 акустикалық сезімталдық

🇬🇪 აკუსტიკური მგრძნობელობა

🇦🇿 akustik həssaslıq

🇲🇽 sensibilidad acústica

Word origin

The term 'acoustic sensitivity' originated from the combination of 'acoustic' referring to sound and 'sensitivity' indicating the ability to detect or perceive. The concept of acoustic sensitivity has been studied in various fields, including biology, psychology, and engineering, to understand how organisms or devices respond to sound stimuli. The importance of acoustic sensitivity is evident in animals relying on hearing for communication, navigation, and hunting, as well as in the development of technologies such as microphones and hearing aids.