Definition

Something that cannot be heard or is too quiet to be heard clearly.

Example

The speaker's voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible in the noisy room.

Conversation

Did you hear that music playing at the party last night?

No, it was completely inaudible from where I was standing.

That's surprising, because it sounded loud to me.

Maybe the speakers were facing the other way, making it inaudible for some people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inaudible → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "audire" (meaning to hear). The word describes something that cannot be heard.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not hearing' ('in-' means not and 'audire' means to hear') — that's why inaudible refers to something you can't hear.

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