acoustics
[ uh-koo-stiks ]
/ əˈku stɪks /
noun
(used with a singular verb) Physics.
the branch of physics that deals with sound and sound waves.
(used with a plural verb)
the qualities or characteristics of a room, auditorium, stadium, etc., that determine the audibility or fidelity of sounds in it.
OTHER WORDS FROM acoustics
hy·per·a·cous·tics, nounWords nearby acoustics
Definition for acoustics (2 of 2)
acoustic
[ uh-koo-stik ]
/ əˈku stɪk /
adjective Also a·cous·ti·cal.
pertaining to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sound.
(of a building material) designed for controlling sound.
Music.
- of, relating to, or being a musical instrument whose sound is not electrically enhanced or modified.
- arranged for or made up of such instruments: an acoustic solo; an acoustic group.
noun
Obsolete.
a remedy for deafness or imperfect hearing.
OTHER WORDS FROM acoustic
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British Dictionary definitions for acoustics (1 of 2)
acoustics
/ (əˈkuːstɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular)
the scientific study of sound and sound waves
(functioning as plural)
the characteristics of a room, auditorium, etc, that determine the fidelity with which sound can be heard within it
British Dictionary definitions for acoustics (2 of 2)
acoustic
acoustical
/ (əˈkuːstɪk) /
adjective
of or related to sound, the sense of hearing, or acoustics
designed to respond to, absorb, or control sound
an acoustic tile
(of a musical instrument or recording) without electronic amplification
an acoustic bass; an acoustic guitar
Derived forms of acoustic
acoustically, adverbWord Origin for acoustic
C17: from Greek
akoustikos, from
akouein to hear
Medical definitions for acoustics (1 of 2)
acoustics
[ ə-kōō′stĭks ]
n.
The scientific study of sound, especially of its generation, transmission, and reception.
Medical definitions for acoustics (2 of 2)
acoustic
[ ə-kōō′stĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to sound, the sense of hearing, or the perception of sound.
Scientific definitions for acoustics
acoustics
[ ə-kōō′stĭks ]
Used with a singular verb
The scientific study of sound and its transmission.
Used with a plural verb
The total effect of sound, especially as produced in an enclosed space.