audio-insensitive
|au-di-o-in-sen-si-tive|
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/ˈɔːdi.oʊ ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
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/ˈɔːdi.əʊ ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
unresponsive to sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'audio-insensitive' originates from the combination of 'audio,' derived from Latin 'audire' meaning 'to hear,' and 'insensitive,' from Latin 'insensibilis,' meaning 'not feeling or perceiving.'
Historical Evolution
'audio-insensitive' combines the modern English word 'audio' with 'insensitive,' forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not responsive to sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not responsive or sensitive to audio or sound stimuli.
The audio-insensitive device failed to pick up the faint sounds.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 20:52