acoustic

CEFRC1

/əˈkuː.stɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to sound or to musical instruments that work without electricity.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.

Examples

  • An electric guitar doesn't sound the same as an acoustic one.

  • If you've got time to play around on an acoustic guitar, practice your bass!

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /əˈkʉː.stɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Used for soundproofing or modifying sound.

  2. Of a device or system, using sound energy in its operation.

  3. Of an explosive mine or other weapon, able to be set off by sound waves.

More examples

In context

  • Sound absorbing material is called acoustic material.

  • acoustic guitar, acoustic piano

  • acoustic bike

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Medieval Latin acousticus, acūsticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουστῐκός (akoustĭkós, “of or for hearing”), from ἀκούω (akoúō, “to hear”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, adjectival suffix).