acoustic
Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of soundsPertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.: Used for soundproofing or modifying sound.
» When was the last time you played an acoustic guitar?
Wann hast du das letzte Mal auf einer akustischen Gitarre gespielt? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Когда ты в последний раз играл на акустической гитаре? — odexed
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5 sensesPertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.
(not comparable)Used for soundproofing or modifying sound.
akustisch
акусти́ческийakustíčeskij
(not comparable)Of a device or system, using sound energy in its operation.
(not comparable)Of an explosive mine or other weapon, able to be set off by sound waves.
(not comparable)Naturally producing or produced by an instrument without electrical amplification or the need thereof.
acoustic guitar, acoustic piano
Coordinate term: unplugged
akustisch
акусти́ческийakustíčeskij
(humorous, not comparable, proscribed)Nonelectric; mechanical or otherwise basic.
acoustic bike
- of or relating to the science of acoustics
Examples
26 sentencesWhen was the last time you played an acoustic guitar?
ruКогда ты в последний раз играл на акустической гитаре? — odexed
deWann hast du das letzte Mal auf einer akustischen Gitarre gespielt? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The room had excellent acoustic properties.
The concert featured live acoustic music.
Sound absorbing material is called acoustic material.
They love the sound of acoustic guitars.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Medieval Latin acousticus, acūsticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουστῐκός (akoustĭBorrowed from Medieval Latin acousticus, acūsticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουστῐκός (akoustĭkós, “of or for hearing”), from ἀκούω (akoúō, “to hear”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, adjectival suffix).
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- of or relating to the science of acoustics:acoustical
Word family
66 related wordsSee also
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