Inaudible: meaning, definitions and examples

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inaudible

 

[ ɪˈnɔːdəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound quality

Inaudible refers to something that is unable to be heard. It is often used to describe sounds that are too faint or too quiet for the human ear to detect. This term can be applied in various contexts, such as audio recordings, conversations, or any environment where sound propagation is weak. Inaudible sounds can result from distance, background noise, or low volume settings.

Synonyms

faint, imperceptible, silent, unheard

Examples of usage

  • His voice was inaudible over the noise of the crowd.
  • The recording was so faint that much of it was inaudible.
  • She spoke in an inaudible whisper, barely heard by anyone.
  • The dog's bark became inaudible from a distance.

Translations

Translations of the word "inaudible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inaudível

🇮🇳 अश्रव्य

🇩🇪 unhörbar

🇮🇩 tak terdengar

🇺🇦 недочутний

🇵🇱 niezrozumiały

🇯🇵 聞こえない

🇫🇷 inaudible

🇪🇸 inaudible

🇹🇷 duyulmaz

🇰🇷 듣지 못하는

🇸🇦 غير مسموع

🇨🇿 neslyšitelný

🇸🇰 nepočuteľný

🇨🇳 听不见的

🇸🇮 neslišni

🇮🇸 óheyranlegur

🇰🇿 есту жоқ

🇬🇪 აუგვანი

🇦🇿 eşidilməz

🇲🇽 inaudible

Etymology

The term 'inaudible' originates from the Latin word 'inaudibilis', which is a combination of 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'audibilis' meaning 'able to be heard'. 'Audibilis' comes from 'audire', which translates to 'to hear'. The concept of inaudibility has been part of linguistic discourse since at least the late Middle Ages as technologies and methods for assessing sound evolved. The word began to appear in English texts around the late 15th century, carrying its modern meaning. The growing interest in acoustics and audio technology led to more frequent usage in the 20th century, especially in contexts regarding audio quality and communication, reflecting advancements in sound recording and reproduction.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,712, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.