unhearable
Definition
Adjective: * Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear: Describes a sound that is so quiet, faint, or masked that it cannot be detected by the human sense of hearing.
Usage
The word "unhearable" is used to describe sounds that lack the necessary volume, clarity, or presence to be heard. It is the direct opposite of "audible" or "hearable." * It is often used in technical, scientific, or formal contexts to describe phenomena. * It can describe sounds that are physically too weak or sounds that are intentionally made inaudible.
Examples
- The dog whistle emitted an unhearable high-frequency sound.
- The recording was corrupted, leaving the dialogue unhearable.
- They communicated using unhearable ultrasonic signals.
- The rustle of the leaves was unhearable over the roar of the waterfall.
Advanced Usage
- "unhearable to the human ear": A common clarifying phrase used in scientific descriptions.
- Bats navigate using echolocation calls that are unhearable to the human ear.
Variants and Related Words
- Inaudible (adj): The most common and direct synonym for "unhearable." (e.g., )
- Hearable (adj): Capable of being heard; audible. This is the direct antonym from which "unhearable" is formed.
Synonyms
- Inaudible
- Silent
- Faint (when implying it cannot be distinctly heard)
- Imperceptible (in an auditory context)
Antonyms
- Audible
- Hearable
- Loud
- Clear
- Perceptible
Adjective
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impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
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an inaudible conversation
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