hyperacusis
|hy-per-a-cu-sis|
C1
/ˌhaɪpərəˈkjuːsɪs/
sensitivity to sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hyperacusis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hyperakousis,' where 'hyper-' meant 'over' and 'akousis' meant 'hearing.'
Historical Evolution
'hyperakousis' transformed into the modern English word 'hyperacusis' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'overly sensitive hearing,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by an increased sensitivity to normal environmental sounds.
People with hyperacusis may find everyday sounds unbearably loud.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/01 06:50