in both ears

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in both ears

The sound of the ocean waves was heard in both ears through the headphones.

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.
in both ears

The sound of the ocean waves was heard in both ears through the headphones.

Adverb
  1. in a binaural manner
    • the stimulus was presented binaurally

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