Inaudible

/ɪˈnɔː.də.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Impossible to hear or not audible.
Her voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible over the noise of the crowd.
Not capable of being heard.
The speaker's words were inaudible due to the static on the line.
Uttered in such a low volume that it cannot be perceived by the ear.
He mumbled an inaudible apology before walking away.
To such an extent that sound cannot be perceived.
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.

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