-Acousia

Pronunciation: /-əˈkuːsiə/

Definitions of -acousia

noun a combining form meaning hearing, used in the formation of compound words relating to the sense of hearing

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about -acousia in my science class.

A2 The doctor explained that -acousia is a medical condition affecting hearing.

B1 Her -acousia was caused by exposure to loud noises at work.

B2 The audiologist recommended hearing aids to help with her -acousia.

C1 Research has shown a correlation between aging and -acousia.

C2 The musician's -acousia forced him to retire from performing.

Examples of -acousia in a Sentence

formal Presbyacusis is a common type of -acousia that affects older individuals.

informal I think my -acousia is getting worse because I can't hear conversations clearly anymore.

slang My grandma always blames her -acousia for not being able to hear us when we talk too softly.

figurative The -acousia of the room was so deafening that I couldn't focus on anything else.

Grammatical Forms of -acousia

• past tense: -acousiaed
• plural: -acousias
• comparative: more -acousia
• superlative: most -acousia
• present tense: is -acousiaing
• future tense: will -acousia
• perfect tense: has -acousiaed
• continuous tense: is -acousiaing
• singular: -acousia
• positive degree: very -acousia
• infinitive: to -acousia
• gerund: -acousiaing
• participle: -acousiaed

Origin and Evolution of -acousia

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word '-acousia' originates from the Greek word 'akousia', meaning hearing or sense of hearing.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical terminology to describe conditions related to hearing, '-acousia' has evolved to be used in various scientific and medical contexts to denote hearing-related issues or conditions.