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amphorophony

|am-pho-ro-pho-ny|

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/æmˈfɔːrəˌfoʊni/

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/æmˈfɒrəˌfəʊni/

resonant sound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amphorophony' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphora,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'phonos' meant 'sound.'

Historical Evolution

'amphora' transformed into the Greek word 'amphorophonia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphorophony.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'sound from both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resonant sound.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of resonance or echoing sound, often used in medical contexts to describe certain auscultatory phenomena.

The doctor noted an amphorophony during the lung examination.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/23 14:21