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Meaning & Definition of Mute in English

English

Mute

Pronunciation:

/mjuːt/

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb, noun

Meaning and Definition of Mute

1. Primary Definition

Silent or unable to speak.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Refraining from speech or temporarily silent.

    Example Sentence: He remained mute during the entire discussion.

  • Definition: To make silent or to reduce sound.

    Example Sentence: Please mute your microphone during the conference call.

  • Definition: A person who is unable to speak, especially due to a physical condition.

    Example Sentence: The mute man communicated through sign language.

  • Definition: In music, to soften or deaden the sound of an instrument.

    Example Sentence: He muted the trumpet with a straight mute.

  • Definition: Lacking expression or emotion.

    Example Sentence: Her reaction was mute, revealing nothing of her true feelings.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'muet', from Latin 'mutus' meaning 'silent, unable to speak'.

Synonyms

silent | speechless | dumb | voiceless | waterlogged

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • mute button: A control on a device that silences the sound.
  • mute point: A topic that is no longer relevant or important.
  • mute mode: Device setting to silence notifications or alerts.

Translations

  • Spanish: mudo
  • French: muet
  • German: stumm
  • Russian: немой

Related Words

  • dumb: Unable to speak; sometimes used to mean lacking intelligence.
  • silence: The absence of sound.
  • speechless: Unable to speak, especially as a result of shock or strong emotion.

Slang Meanings of mute

  • Meaning: To shut someone up, particularly in conversation.

    Example Sentence: I just muted him during the debate.

  • Meaning: To turn off sound on a video or call.

    Example Sentence: I'll mute the video while I take this call.