Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [uhl-truh-son-ik]
- /ˌʌl trəˈsɒn ɪk/
- /ˌʌl.trəˈsɒn.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhl-truh-son-ik]
- /ˌʌl trəˈsɒn ɪk/
Definitions of ultrasonic word
- adjective ultrasonic of, relating to, or utilizing ultrasound. 1
- adjective ultrasonic above hearing range 1
- adjective ultrasonic Ultrasonic sounds have very high frequencies, which human beings cannot hear. 0
- adjective ultrasonic of, concerned with, or producing waves with the same nature as sound waves but frequencies above audio frequencies 0
- adjective ultrasonic designating or of a frequency of mechanical vibrations above the range audible to the human ear, i.e., above 20,000 vibrations per second 0
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Origin of ultrasonic
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; ultra- + sonic
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ultrasonic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ultrasonic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ultrasonic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ultrasonic
adj ultrasonic
- alacritous — cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.
Antonyms for ultrasonic
adjective ultrasonic
- halted — Simple past tense and past participle of halt.
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