anaudic
|an-au-dic|
C2
/ˌænˈɔːdɪk/
without hearing; not related to hearing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anaudic' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'audic' from Latin 'audire' meaning 'to hear.'
Historical Evolution
'anaudic' was formed in modern English by combining the Greek prefix 'an-' and the Latin root 'audic' (from 'audire'), and eventually became the modern English word 'anaudic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without hearing' or 'not related to hearing,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the absence of auditory perception; not involving hearing.
The anaudic experience of the subject was noted during the test.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 04:51