First Known Use: 1596
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1ambient
adjective am·bi·ent \ˈam-bē-ənt\
: surrounding on all sides
of electronic music : quiet and relaxing with melodies that repeat many times
Full Definition of AMBIENT
: existing or present on all sides : encompassing
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Origin of AMBIENT
Latin ambient-, ambiens, present participle of ambire to go around, from ambi- + ire to go — more at issue
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2ambient
noun
Definition of AMBIENT
1
: an encompassing atmosphere : environment
2
: music intended to serve as an unobtrusive accompaniment to other activities (as in a public place) and characterized especially by quiet and repetitive instrumental melodies
First Known Use of AMBIENT
1624
Related to AMBIENT
- Synonyms
- environment, atmosphere, climate, clime, context, contexture, environs, medium, milieu, mise-en-scène, setting, surround, surroundings, terrain
Medical Dictionary
ambient
adjective am·bi·ent \ˈam-bē-ənt\
Medical Definition of AMBIENT
: surrounding on all sides <the ambient environment> <ambient air pollution>
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