Acoustic
/əˈkuː.stɪk/noun
Relating to sound or the sense of hearing.
Did you know?The word 'acoustic' comes from a Greek term meaning 'to hear', reflecting the profound connection between sound and human experience in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀκουστικός (akoustikos)
“Pertaining to hearing.”
Late Latin
Latin
acousticus
“Related to sound or hearing, derived from Greek.”
Middle English
Middle English
acoustik
“Adopted from Latin; relating to sound.”
Modern English
English
acoustic
“Describing the science of sound or its properties.”