Definition

Relating to a situation where different sounds are presented to each ear, often used in auditory tests or experiments.

Example

In a dichotic listening test, participants hear different messages in each ear to assess their auditory processing.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a dichotic listening test?

No, I haven't. What is it like?

It's interesting because each ear hears different sounds at the same time.

That sounds cool! I’d love to experience something dichotic like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dichotic → It is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "akouein" (Greek for to hear). The word describes a condition involving hearing two different sounds in each ear simultaneously.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') sounds being 'heard' ('akouein') at the same time — that's what dichotic means.

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