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sense of hearing

[ ˈhɪərɪŋ ]

Noun

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human anatomy

The ability to perceive sound by detecting vibrations, changes in air pressure, or other auditory stimuli through the ears.

Synonyms

auditory perception, aural sense, hearing ability.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sense of hearing	General and everyday situations where you want to refer to the ability to detect sound. The sense of hearing allows us to enjoy music She lost her sense of hearing after the accident
auditory perception	More scientific or technical contexts, often used in discussions about how the brain processes sounds. Auditory perception is crucial for language development in children Researchers are studying auditory perception to understand better how people with hearing loss interpret sounds
aural sense	Formal or literary contexts, less common in daily conversation. The aural sense can be incredibly sensitive to changes in pitch Many musicians have a highly developed aural sense
hearing ability	When discussing someone's capacity to hear, often in the context of health or skill. His hearing ability has been deteriorating with age The hearing ability of animals like dogs is much stronger than that of humans

Examples of usage

The sense of hearing is one of the five traditional senses.
Without the sense of hearing, communication would be challenging.
She lost her sense of hearing after a severe ear infection.
We rely on our sense of hearing to enjoy music and movies.
Newborn babies have a developing sense of hearing.

Translations

Translations of the word "sense of hearing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sentido da audição

🇮🇳 श्रवण इंद्रिय

🇩🇪 Gehörsinn

🇮🇩 indera pendengaran

🇺🇦 слух

🇵🇱 zmysł słuchu

🇯🇵 聴覚 (ちょうかく)

🇫🇷 sens de l'ouïe

🇪🇸 sentido del oído

🇹🇷 işitme duyusu

🇰🇷 청각 (聽覺)

🇸🇦 حاسة السمع

🇨🇿 sluch

🇸🇰 sluch

🇨🇳 听觉

🇸🇮 čut za sluh

🇮🇸 heyrnarskyn

🇰🇿 есту сезімі

🇬🇪 სმენის გრძნობა

🇦🇿 eşitmə hissi

🇲🇽 sentido del oído

Etymology

The sense of hearing, also known as audition, is vital for human communication and perception of the surrounding environment. It involves the complex process of capturing sound waves through the ears and converting them into electrical signals that the brain can interpret. The evolution of hearing in humans and other species has played a crucial role in survival and social interactions throughout history.