acoumeter
|a-cou-me-ter|
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/əˈkuːmɪtər/
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/əˈkuːmɪtə/
hearing measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acoumeter' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akouein,' where 'akou-' meant 'to hear.'
Historical Evolution
'akouein' transformed into the French word 'acoumètre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acoumeter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for hearing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an instrument used to measure the acuteness of hearing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the acuteness of hearing.
The doctor used an acoumeter to test the patient's hearing ability.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/25 07:06