Repercuss: meaning, definitions and examples
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repercuss
[ ˌrɛpərˈkʌs ]
in music
The echoes or vibrations of a sound that are heard after the sound has stopped.
Synonyms
echo, resonance, reverberation
Examples of usage
- The beautiful repercuss of the piano filled the concert hall.
- The repercuss of the drum reverberated through the room.
in consequences
Unintended consequences or effects of an action or event that may occur in the future.
Synonyms
consequences, impact, ramifications
Examples of usage
- The decision to cut down the trees had unforeseen repercusss on the ecosystem.
- The politician's scandal had repercusss on his career.
Translations
Translations of the word "repercuss" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repercutir
🇮🇳 प्रतिध्वनि देना
🇩🇪 widerhallen
🇮🇩 memantulkan
🇺🇦 відбивати
🇵🇱 odbić
🇯🇵 反響する
🇫🇷 répercuter
🇪🇸 repercutir
🇹🇷 yansıtmak
🇰🇷 반향하다
🇸🇦 يؤثر
🇨🇿 odrážet
🇸🇰 odzrkadľovať
🇨🇳 反响
🇸🇮 odmevati
🇮🇸 endurspegla
🇰🇿 жаңғыру
🇬🇪 დაბრუნება
🇦🇿 təsir etmək
🇲🇽 repercutir
Word origin
The word 'repercuss' originated from the Latin word 'repercussus', which means to strike back or repel. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The term is often used in music to describe the lingering echoes or vibrations of a sound. In a broader sense, 'repercuss' can also refer to the unintended consequences or effects of an action. Over time, the word has become popular in discussions about causality and impact.