Inaudibly: meaning, definitions and examples
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inaudibly
[ ɪˈnɔːdəblɪ ]
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
Word origin
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.
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- 34970 jazzy
- 34971 barbell
- 34972 vanquishing
- 34973 inaudibly
- 34974 grapheme
- 34975 craw
- 34976 stridently
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