inaudible — impossible or difficult to hear
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible or difficult to hear
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɔːdəbəl/
Example Sentences
- The student's excuse was delivered in an inaudible mumble, probably on purpose.
- His apology was so inaudible that she thought he was still arguing.
- The announcement was inaudible due to the broken microphone.
inaudible
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈɔːdəbəl/]
impossible or difficult to hear
His whisper was inaudible over the roaring subway train.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining the negative prefix 'in-' (not) with 'audire' (to hear) and the suffix '-ible' (able to be). The word literally means 'not able to be heard' and entered English through French adaptation of Latin morphological patterns.
Breakdown
in- (not, negative prefix) + aud- (from Latin audire, to hear) + -ible (able to be, capable of). Together forming 'not capable of being heard.'
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📝Examples
“The student's excuse was delivered in an inaudible mumble, probably on purpose.”
“His apology was so inaudible that she thought he was still arguing.”
“The announcement was inaudible due to the broken microphone.”
“She made an inaudible comment under her breath about her boss.”
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