acoustic
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for acoustic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to sound or the sense of hearing.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use acoustic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek akoustikos, "relating to hearing," from akouo, "to hear."
Full origin of acoustic →Frequently asked questions
What does “acoustic” mean?
The word “acoustic” means relating to sound or the sense of hearing. In plain terms, relating to sound — most commonly used for instruments that make sound without electricity, or for how sound behaves in a space.
How do you pronounce “acoustic”?
“Acoustic” is pronounced uh-KOO-stihk (/əˈku.stɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “acoustic” in a sentence?
Here is “acoustic” used in a sentence: “The room was designed with acoustic panels to reduce echo.”
What part of speech is “acoustic”?
“Acoustic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “acoustic” come from?
The word “acoustic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek akoustikos, "relating to hearing," from akouo, "to hear.".
Is “acoustic” a common word?
“Acoustic” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “acoustic” have?
“Acoustic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to sound or the sense of hearing.
What is the difference between an acoustic and an electric guitar?
An acoustic guitar produces sound naturally, using its hollow body to amplify the vibrating strings, with no electronic amplification. An electric guitar relies on pickups and an amplifier to be heard properly. That difference is exactly what the adjective acoustic marks in music: sound made without electronics.
What is the difference between acoustic and acoustics?
Acoustic is an adjective meaning relating to sound or hearing, as in 'acoustic signal' or 'acoustic guitar.' Acoustics is a noun: it names the science of sound, and also the sound qualities of a space, as in 'the hall has excellent acoustics.'
Is it 'a acoustic' or 'an acoustic'?
It is 'an acoustic,' because acoustic begins with a vowel sound. The choice between a and an depends on sound rather than spelling, so English speakers say 'an acoustic guitar' just as they say 'an hour.'