low-pitched
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/loʊ pɪtʃt/
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/ləʊ pɪtʃt/
deep sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'low-pitched' originates from the combination of 'low,' meaning 'not high,' and 'pitched,' which refers to the level of sound frequency.
Historical Evolution
'Low-pitched' evolved from the Old English word 'hlēow,' meaning 'low,' and the Middle English 'picchen,' meaning 'to set or fix.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the physical height of an object, but over time it evolved to describe sound frequency.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a deep or low sound.
The low-pitched hum of the engine was soothing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45