acoustic

Definition

Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin acousticus, acūsticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκουστῐκός (akoustĭkós, “of or for hearing”), from ἀκούω (akoúō, “to hear”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, adjectival suffix).

Example Sentences

• "acoustic guitar, acoustic piano"
• "Coordinate term: unplugged"
• "acoustic bike"