Echoism: meaning, definitions and examples

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echoism

 

[ หˆษ›koสŠษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound phenomenon

Echoism refers to the phenomenon of sound that is a reflection of sound waves off a surface. It can also describe a situation where a person is overly sensitive to noise or sound. In a broader sense, it can indicate a type of personality trait characterized by a strong preference for being quiet or understated.

Synonyms

reflection, reverberation, sound mirroring.

Examples of usage

  • The echoism in the canyon created a stunning auditory effect.
  • Her echoism made her feel uncomfortable in noisy environments.
  • In physics, echoism can be observed when sound bounces off walls.

Translations

Translations of the word "echoism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ecoรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค•เฅ‹เค‡เคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Echoismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ekoisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั…ะพั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ echoizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใ‚ณใ‚คใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉchoรฏsme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ecoรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekoizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—์ฝ”์ด์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠูƒูˆูŠุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ echoismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ echoizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅฃฐไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ echoizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ekรณisma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั…ะพะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekoizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ecoรญsmo

Etymology

The term 'echoism' is derived from the Greek word 'ฤ“khล,' which means 'sound' or 'echo.' The concept of echoism has been present in various cultures, particularly in literature and poetry, where the repeated sounds are often used to create rhythm and enhance meaning. The modern use of 'echoism' has evolved to encompass not just the physical phenomenon of sound echoing but also psychological interpretations relating to individuals' sensitivities to sound. The word has appeared in academic discussions regarding acoustics and has also found a place in the psychological discourse about personality traits. The balance between enjoying tranquility and being disturbed by noise has prompted a deeper understanding of echoism, linking it to broader human experiences.