acousmas
|a-cous-mas|
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/əˈkuːzməs/
(acousma)
auditory hallucination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acousma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀκοῦσμα' (akousma), where 'ἀκούειν' (akouein) meant 'to hear.'
Historical Evolution
'ἀκοῦσμα' (akousma) was adopted into Latin as 'acousma,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acousma.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sound heard,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'auditory hallucination.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
auditory hallucinations or sounds that are heard without an external source.
The patient reported experiencing acousmas during the night.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/25 09:21