ultrasonic
Ultrasonic (adj) means having a sound frequency higher than what humans can hear, generally above 20 kilohertz. Example: “Bats navigate using ultrasonic sound waves.”
How to use ultrasonic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSound pitched too high for human ears to detect.
Word forms
more ultrasonic comparative, most ultrasonic superlative
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Bats navigate using _____ sound waves.
Etymology
From "ultra-" ("beyond") plus "sonic" ("relating to sound").
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What does “ultrasonic” mean?
The word “ultrasonic” means having a sound frequency higher than what humans can hear, generally above 20 kilohertz. In plain terms, sound pitched too high for human ears to detect.
How do you pronounce “ultrasonic”?
“Ultrasonic” is pronounced uhlt-ruh-SO-nihk (/ʌltɹəˈsɒnɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “ultrasonic” in a sentence?
Here is “ultrasonic” used in a sentence: “Bats navigate using ultrasonic sound waves.”
What is the opposite of “ultrasonic”?
The opposite of “ultrasonic” — its antonyms — is infrasonic.
What part of speech is “ultrasonic”?
“Ultrasonic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ultrasonic” come from?
The word “ultrasonic” comes from Latin. From "ultra-" ("beyond") plus "sonic" ("relating to sound").