Echoic

Pronunciation: /ɛˈkoʊɪk/

Definitions of echoic

adjective relating to or characteristic of an echo

Example Sentences

A1 The echoic sound of the church bells filled the village.

A2 She heard an echoic response when she shouted into the canyon.

B1 The echoic quality of the music made it feel like it was coming from all around.

B2 The echoic nature of the room made it difficult to have a quiet conversation.

C1 The echoic acoustics of the concert hall enhanced the performance.

C2 The echoic reverberations in the cathedral created a mesmerizing effect.

Examples of echoic in a Sentence

formal The therapist used echoic training to help the child with speech delays.

informal I think echoic training could really benefit your child's language development.

slang Echoic stuff is pretty cool, it helps you repeat things easily.

figurative Her words echoed in his mind, a constant echoic reminder of their conversation.

Grammatical Forms of echoic

• past tense: echoed
• plural: echoics
• comparative: more echoic
• superlative: most echoic
• present tense: echoes
• future tense: will echo
• perfect tense: has echoed
• continuous tense: is echoing
• singular: echoic
• positive degree: echoic
• infinitive: to echo
• gerund: echoing
• participle: echoing

Origin and Evolution of echoic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'echoic' originates from the Greek word 'ekhoikos' meaning 'reverberating'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'echoic' has evolved from its original meaning of 'reverberating' to now commonly refer to something that resembles an echo or is characterized by echoes.