non-sound
|non/sound|
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/nɑn-saʊnd/
🇬🇧
/nɒn-saʊnd/
absence of sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-sound' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sound' meaning 'audible noise'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'non-sound' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'sound' to describe the absence of sound.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'absence of sound', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41