audible — able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːdəbl/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's yawn was so audible that even the students in the back row woke up.
- His stomach growls were audible during the entire silent meditation session.
- The announcement was clearly audible throughout the building.
audible
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɔːdəbl/]
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Her whisper was barely audible across the crowded library hall.
His whisper barely audible, describing incredible edible delights!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin audire (to hear), audible combines the root meaning 'to hear' with the suffix -ible (capable of being). The word emerged in Middle English through Old French audible, ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb audire, which is the source of numerous hearing-related terms in English.
Breakdown
audi- (from Latin audire, to hear) + -ible (capable of being, able to be). The suffix -ible derives from Latin -ibilis, used to form adjectives indicating possibility or capacity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's yawn was so audible that even the students in the back row woke up.”
“His stomach growls were audible during the entire silent meditation session.”
“The announcement was clearly audible throughout the building.”
“Her relief was audible as she let out a long sigh after the exam.”
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