audio-reactive
|au-di-o-re-ac-tive|
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/ˈɔːdi.oʊ riˈæktɪv/
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/ˈɔːdi.əʊ riˈæktɪv/
responsive to sound
Etymology
'audio-reactive' originates from the combination of 'audio,' derived from Latin 'audire' meaning 'to hear,' and 'reactive,' from Latin 'reactivus,' meaning 'capable of reacting.'
'audio' and 'reactive' were combined in modern English to describe systems that respond to sound.
Initially, 'audio' referred to anything related to sound, and 'reactive' meant capable of responding. Together, they evolved to describe systems that respond to sound input.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
responsive to sound or audio input, often used to describe systems or devices that change or react based on audio signals.
The audio-reactive lights changed color with the beat of the music.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/27 07:04