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sound-centered

|sound/centered|

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/saʊnd ˈsɛntərd/

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/saʊnd ˈsɛntəd/

focus on sound

Etymology
Etymology Information

The term 'sound-centered' combines 'sound,' from Old English 'sund,' meaning 'noise,' and 'centered,' from Latin 'centrum,' meaning 'center.'

Historical Evolution

'Sound' evolved from Old English 'sund,' while 'centered' comes from Latin 'centrum,' through Old French 'centre.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sound' referred to any noise, but in 'sound-centered,' it emphasizes the importance of sound in a specific context.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or emphasizing sound, often in the context of design, art, or technology.

The sound-centered design of the theater ensures excellent acoustics.

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Last updated: 2025/02/02 05:55