acouometer
|a-cou-o-me-ter|
C2
/əˈkuː.əˌmiː.tər/
hearing measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acouometer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akouein,' where 'akou-' meant 'to hear.'
Historical Evolution
'akouein' transformed into the modern English word 'acouometer' through scientific terminology development.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an instrument to measure hearing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the acuteness of hearing.
The doctor used an acouometer to test the patient's hearing ability.
Synonyms
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