sound-blocking
|sound-block-ing|
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/ˈsaʊnd ˌblɑːkɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsaʊnd ˌblɒkɪŋ/
(sound-block)
preventing sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sound-blocking' originates from the combination of 'sound' and 'block,' where 'sound' refers to auditory vibrations and 'block' means to obstruct or prevent passage.
Historical Evolution
'sound-blocking' evolved from the need to describe materials or devices that prevent sound transmission, combining 'sound' and 'block' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to obstruct sound,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to prevent or reduce the transmission of sound.
The sound-blocking curtains helped reduce the noise from the street.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 20:42