acoustics
Translation
acoustics
Examples
The acoustics in this hall are perfect.
The acoustics in this hall are perfect.
He is studying the science of acoustics.
He is studying the science of acoustics.
Grammar Patterns
((the acoustics of sth.)) the sound quality of a place The acoustics of the new concert hall are amazing.
((acoustics)) the science of sound He is an expert in the field of acoustics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sound properties, sound quality
Etymology
From the adjective 'acoustic' plus the suffix '-ics', which denotes a field of study.
Memory Tips
The '-ics' ending often refers to a field of study, like 'physics' or 'mathematics'. So, acoustics is the study of sound.