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Inaudibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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inaudibly

 

[ ɪˈnɔːdəblɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner adverb

Inaudibly refers to the manner of performing an action in such a way that it cannot be heard. This could apply to speaking, music, or any sound that is too faint for the human ear to detect.

Synonyms

muffled, quietly, silently, softly

Examples of usage

  • She whispered inaudibly, afraid of being overheard.
  • The cat moved inaudibly across the floor.
  • He was laughing inaudibly while trying not to draw attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "inaudibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inaudivelmente

🇮🇳 अश्रव्य रूप से

🇩🇪 unhörbar

🇮🇩 tidak terdengar

🇺🇦 недочутно

🇵🇱 niesłyszalnie

🇯🇵 聞こえないように

🇫🇷 de façon inaudible

🇪🇸 inaudiblemente

🇹🇷 duyulmaz şekilde

🇰🇷 들리지 않게

🇸🇦 بصورة غير مسموعة

🇨🇿 neslyšitelně

🇸🇰 neslyšiteľne

🇨🇳 无法听见地

🇸🇮 nezaslišano

🇮🇸 óheyranlega

🇰🇿 есте тыңдалмайтын түрде

🇬🇪 არასმენად

🇦🇿 eşidilməz şəkildə

🇲🇽 inaudiblemente

Etymology

The term 'inaudibly' is derived from the root word 'inaudible', which comes from Latin 'inaudibilis'. The Latin element 'in-' indicates negation, while 'audibilis' derives from 'audire', meaning 'to hear'. The transition from Latin to Middle English utilized the prefix to negate the capacity of being heard, evolving into its current form in English. The usage of 'inaudibly' in English has gained prominence as it describes very subtle actions or sounds that take place without being perceived by the ear. Its application is often metaphorical, indicating not just soundlessness, but also the inability to be understood or appreciated, as in inaudible thoughts or intentions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,973 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.