Meaning & Definition of word "Inaudible"
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Inaudible
/ɪˈnɔː.də.bəl/
adjective:
- 1. Impossible to hear or not audible.
- Example: Her voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible over the noise of the crowd.
- 2. Not capable of being heard.
- Example: The speaker's words were inaudible due to the static on the line.
- 3. Uttered in such a low volume that it cannot be perceived by the ear.
- Example: He mumbled an inaudible apology before walking away.
- 4. To such an extent that sound cannot be perceived.
- Example: The whisper became inaudible as the train passed by.
Etymology
From Latin 'inaudibilis', meaning 'not able to be heard'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
loud and inaudible:
A situation where something is noisy but still can't be heard clearly.
inaudible response:
A reply that is not loud enough to be understood.
Related Words
audible:
Able to be heard.
soundless:
Without sound; silent.
muffler:
A device used to reduce the noise produced by a machine.