in both ears
Definition
Adverb: In a binaural manner; relating to, involving, or heard by both ears.
Usage
This adverb describes the manner in which a sound is perceived or a stimulus is delivered. It specifies that the action or perception involves both ears simultaneously. It is primarily used in technical, medical, and audio contexts.
Examples
- The audiologist tested the patient's hearing in both ears.
- For the experiment, the tone was delivered in both ears.
- He experienced a ringing sensation in both ears after the concert.
Advanced Usage
- Comparative/Superlative: Not typically used.
- Formal/Technical Context: This term is standard in audiology, neuroscience, and audio engineering to describe binaural hearing, recording, or stimulation, as opposed to monaural (one ear) processing.
Variants and Related Words
- Binaurally (adverb): A direct synonym, meaning "in a binaural manner" or "in both ears." (e.g., ).
- Binaural (adjective): Of or relating to both ears. (e.g., , ).
Synonyms
- Binaurally
- To both ears
- In each ear
Antonyms
- Monaurally (in one ear)
- In one ear
- Unilaterally (in auditory contexts)
Related Phrases
- Binaural hearing: The ability to perceive sound with both ears, crucial for locating the source of a sound.
- Binaural beat: An auditory illusion perceived when two different pure-tone frequencies are presented separately, one to each ear.
Adverb
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in a binaural manner
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the stimulus was presented binaurally
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