Definition

Relating to or resembling a sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again, often imitating natural sounds.

Example

The word 'buzz' is echoic because it sounds like the noise a bee makes.

Conversation

I heard that new song has some really echoic elements in it.

Oh really? I love when music has those natural sounds.

Yeah, it makes the listening experience more immersive.

Exactly! It’s like you can feel the environment around you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Echoic → It is formed from "echo" (from Greek "ēkhō", meaning sound or voice) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "echoic" refers to something that pertains to or resembles sound, particularly in the way it mimics or reflects sounds.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for sound ('ēkhō') to remember that 'echoic' relates to sounds or voices.

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