Subaudible

Pronunciation: /sʌbˈɔdəbəl/

Definitions of subaudible

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'subaudible' describes something that is below the threshold of hearing

Example Sentences

A1 The subaudible sound of the mouse clicking was barely noticeable.

A2 She could hear a subaudible hum coming from the refrigerator.

B1 The subaudible whispers in the haunted house sent shivers down her spine.

B2 The subaudible frequency of the alarm could only be heard by dogs.

C1 The subaudible vibrations of the earthquake were detected by sensitive equipment.

C2 The subaudible messages hidden in the background noise were decoded by the expert analyst.

Examples of subaudible in a Sentence

formal The subaudible frequencies are below the threshold of human hearing.

informal I can barely hear the subaudible sounds coming from the speakers.

slang I think there's some subaudible stuff going on that we're not supposed to hear.

figurative The tension in the room was like a subaudible hum, barely noticeable but present.

Grammatical Forms of subaudible

• past tense: subaudibled
• plural: subaudibles
• comparative: more subaudible
• superlative: most subaudible
• present tense: subaudibles
• future tense: will subaudible
• perfect tense: have subaudibled
• continuous tense: is subaudibling
• singular: subaudible
• positive degree: subaudible
• infinitive: to subaudible
• gerund: subaudibling
• participle: subaudibled

Origin and Evolution of subaudible

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'subaudible' originates from Latin, derived from the prefix 'sub-' meaning below or beneath, and the word 'audire' meaning to hear.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe sounds that are below the threshold of human hearing, the term 'subaudible' has evolved to also refer to frequencies or signals that are not easily audible or detectable by the human ear.