acoustics
pronunciation
How to pronounce acoustics in British English:
UK [əˈkuːstɪks]
How to pronounce acoustics in American English:
US [əˈkuːstɪks]
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- Noun:
- the study of the physical properties of sound
Word Origin
- acoustics (n.)
- 1680s, "science of sound," from acoustic (also see -ics). Meaning "acoustic properties" of a building, etc., attested from 1885.
Example
- 1. The acoustics is a branch of physical .
- 2. Our knowledge of the science of acoustics also dates from the greeks .
- 3. She is hiring metal scientists , acoustics engineers and artificial intelligence experts .
- 4. Doubtless he had some critical assets , including a knowledge of acoustics .
- 5. Two approaches were selected - using electromagnetics and acoustics to suppress a flame .