acouophonia
|a-cou-o-pho-ni-a|
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/əˌkuːəˈfoʊniə/
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/əˌkuːəˈfəʊniə/
sensitivity to sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acouophonia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akouo,' where 'akou-' meant 'hear' and 'phonia' meant 'sound.'
Historical Evolution
'akouo' transformed into the modern English word 'acouophonia' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hearing sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abnormal sensitivity to sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by an abnormal sensitivity to sound.
The patient was diagnosed with acouophonia, making everyday noises unbearable.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/25 08:06