Definition

Describing something that does not produce or involve resonance, meaning it does not vibrate or echo sound.

Example

The nonresonant design of the speaker prevents unwanted sound vibrations.

Conversation

I was reading about sound waves, and they mentioned nonresonant frequencies.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It means those frequencies don't create resonance like others do.

That sounds interesting; I didn't know there were different types of frequencies like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonresonant → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "resonare" (meaning to resound or echo). The word describes something that does not produce a resonant sound or echo.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') producing an 'echo' ('resonare') — that's why nonresonant means something that does not resonate.

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