audio-sensitive
|au-di-o-sen-si-tive|
B2
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/ˈɔːdi.oʊ ˈsɛn.sɪ.tɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˈɔːdi.əʊ ˈsɛn.sɪ.tɪv/
sensitive to sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'audio-sensitive' originates from the combination of 'audio,' derived from Latin 'audire' meaning 'to hear,' and 'sensitive,' from Latin 'sensitivus,' meaning 'capable of feeling or perceiving.'
Historical Evolution
'audio' and 'sensitive' were combined in modern English to describe heightened sensitivity to sound.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sensitive' meant 'capable of feeling,' but in this context, it evolved to mean 'responsive to sound.'
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a heightened or acute sensitivity to sound.
The audio-sensitive equipment picked up even the faintest of sounds.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 23:34