Sense of hearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sense of hearing

 

[ ˈhɪərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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.