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acoustic
adjective acous·tic \ə-ˈküs-tik\
: of or relating to sound or to the sense of hearing
of a musical instrument : not having its sound changed by electrical devices
: made with or using acoustic instruments
Full Definition of ACOUSTIC
1
: of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sounds <acoustic apparatus of the ear> <acoustic energy>: as a : deadening or absorbing sound <acoustic tile> b : operated by or utilizing sound waves
2
: of, relating to, or being a musical instrument whose sound is not electronically modified
— acous·ti·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Variants of ACOUSTIC
acous·tic or acous·ti·cal \-ti-kəl\
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Origin of ACOUSTIC
Greek akoustikos of hearing, from akouein to hear — more at hear
First Known Use: 1605
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- nonauditory
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ACOUSTICALLY Defined for Kids
acoustic
adjective acous·tic \ə-ˈkü-stik\
Definition of ACOUSTIC for Kids
1
: of or relating to hearing or sound
2
: not having the sound changed by electrical devices <an acoustic guitar>
Variants of ACOUSTIC
acous·tic or acous·ti·cal \-sti-kəl\
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acoustic
adjective acous·tic \ə-ˈkü-stik\
Medical Definition of ACOUSTIC
: of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sounds <acoustic apparatus of the ear> <acoustic energy>: as a : deadening or absorbing sound <acoustic tile> b : operated by or utilizing sound waves
—acous·ti·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Variants of ACOUSTIC
acous·tic or acous·ti·cal \-sti-kəl\
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