Reechoed: meaning, definitions and examples

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reechoed

 

[ riːˈɛkoʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound repetition

Reechoed refers to the act of sound bouncing back after it strikes a surface, creating a repeated sound effect. It is often used to describe sounds that are heard again after being reflected. This phenomenon can occur in various environments, such as mountains, canyons, or enclosed spaces. The term suggests not just the repetition of sound, but also the idea of an echo being heard once more, often enhancing the dramatic effect of the original sound.

Synonyms

echoed, reflected, resounded, reverberated

Examples of usage

  • The voice reechoed in the empty hall.
  • Her laughter reechoed through the canyon.
  • The words he spoke seemed to reecho in his mind.
  • The music reechoed off the walls during the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "reechoed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ecoado

🇮🇳 प्रतिध्वनित

🇩🇪 wiederhallend

🇮🇩 terdengar kembali

🇺🇦 віддзеркалений

🇵🇱 odbity

🇯🇵 反響した

🇫🇷 répercuté

🇪🇸 reverberado

🇹🇷 yankılan

🇰🇷 반향된

🇸🇦 مرتد

🇨🇿 ozvěnující se

🇸🇰 ozvenený

🇨🇳 回响的

🇸🇮 odmevajoč

🇮🇸 endurhljóðandi

🇰🇿 жаңғыраған

🇬🇪 გადახმოვანებული

🇦🇿 təkrarlanan

🇲🇽 reverberado

Word origin

The word 'reechoed' is derived from the root word 'echo', which comes from the Greek word 'ēkhō', meaning 'sound'. The prefix 're-' indicates repetition, suggesting that the sound is not only present but has returned, reinforcing its impact. The concept of echo has been recognized since ancient times, often associated with mythological narratives, such as the story of Echo, a nymph in Greek mythology who could only repeat the last words of others. This interplay of sound and space illustrates the fascinating properties of acoustics. Over centuries, the usage of 'echo' and its variations has evolved, transitioning from a natural phenomenon recognized in early architecture to a term used in various fields, from music to literature, symbolizing both the physical and metaphorical resonances of ideas and emotions.