Echolocation
/ˌɛk.əʊ.ləʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/noun
The biological sonar used by certain animals to navigate and locate objects by emitting sound waves and interpreting the echoes.
Did you know?Echolocation is not just for bats; certain whales and dolphins also use this ability, tapping into nature's ancient wisdom for survival.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἠχώ (ēkhō)
“the goddess of echo or sound.”
16th Century
Latin
locatio
“the act of placing or locating.”
19th Century
English
echo
“a reflected sound.”
20th Century
English
echolocation
“the process of using sound waves to determine the location of objects.”