ultrasonic
|ul-tra-son-ic|
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/ˌʌltrəˈsɑːnɪk/
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/ˌʌltrəˈsɒnɪk/
beyond sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ultrasonic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ultra,' meaning 'beyond,' and 'sonus,' meaning 'sound.'
Historical Evolution
'ultra' combined with 'sonic' in the early 20th century to form the modern English word 'ultrasonic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beyond sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving sound waves with a frequency above the upper limit of human hearing.
Bats use ultrasonic waves to navigate in the dark.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 18:15