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Psychoacoustics /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈku stɪks/
(noun)
The study of the psychological and physiological aspects of hearing and how humans perceive sounds. It explores how sound waves are transformed into auditory sensations and how these processes relate to factors such as sound localization, pitch perception, loudness, and the quality of sound.
The term "psychoacoustics" is derived from a combination of "psycho," meaning "mind" or "psychological," and "acoustics," which refers to the science of sound. This reflects the field's focus on the intersection of psychological processes and acoustic phenomena.
Genealogy of the Word
Psycho-: From the Greek "psyche," meaning "breath, life, soul," later associated with the mind or psychological processes. It's commonly used as a prefix in English to denote psychological aspects or processes.
Acoustics: Originates from the Greek word "akoustikos," meaning "of or for hearing," derived from "akouein," which means "to hear." Acoustics as a scientific term refers to the study of sound, its production, transmission, and effects.
(noun)
The study of the psychological and physiological aspects of hearing and how humans perceive sounds. It explores how sound waves are transformed into auditory sensations and how these processes relate to factors such as sound localization, pitch perception, loudness, and the quality of sound.
The term "psychoacoustics" is derived from a combination of "psycho," meaning "mind" or "psychological," and "acoustics," which refers to the science of sound. This reflects the field's focus on the intersection of psychological processes and acoustic phenomena.
Genealogy of the Word
Psycho-: From the Greek "psyche," meaning "breath, life, soul," later associated with the mind or psychological processes. It's commonly used as a prefix in English to denote psychological aspects or processes.
Acoustics: Originates from the Greek word "akoustikos," meaning "of or for hearing," derived from "akouein," which means "to hear." Acoustics as a scientific term refers to the study of sound, its production, transmission, and effects.
Research in psychoacoustics has led to the development of noise-cancelling headphones, which use sound wave properties to reduce unwanted ambient noise, providing a clearer and more immersive listening experience for users.
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Of, relating to, or characterized by awesomeness that is omnipresent, eternal, and all-encompassing; awesome in all times, places, and aspects of existence.
Exhibiting universal and perpetual magnificence, splendor, or wonderfulness.
From omni- (Latin: all, every, the whole) + -some (Relating to the quality of awesome).
Synonyms: omnipresently awesome, eternally magnificent, ubiquitously splendid
Of, relating to, or characterized by awesomeness that is omnipresent, eternal, and all-encompassing; awesome in all times, places, and aspects of existence.
Exhibiting universal and perpetual magnificence, splendor, or wonderfulness.
From omni- (Latin: all, every, the whole) + -some (Relating to the quality of awesome).
Synonyms: omnipresently awesome, eternally magnificent, ubiquitously splendid
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Get the Aphant mug.The side piece or friend with benefits of a gay, gangster a** foo.
Homosexual term of endearment.
Synonymous with Side Chick.
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Homosexual term of endearment.
Synonymous with Side Chick.
Down a** foo with benefits
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When an event is created/fabricated to push a country into war for the means of profiting from the war. A type of false flag event where the only thing that is false is the purpose of the war.
When an event is created/fabricated to push a country into war for the means of profiting from the war. A type of false flag event where the only thing that is false is the purpose of the war.
The entry into the war looked like a simple mistake but when every thing unfoled the mistake was nothing more than Sleight for Profit.
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noun
A rare and unprecedented meteorological phenomenon characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of a hurricane and an earthquake, often leading to widespread astonishment, disruption, and intrigue.
A situation or event displaying an extraordinary collision or confluence of disparate elements, often inciting both awe and confusion.
August 8th, 2023, Los Angeles found itself in the eye of a literal and figurative storm, as it experienced a hurriquake - a hurricane strong enough to blow the Hollywood sign into a new font, coupled with an earthquake that made the Walk of Fame stars twinkle in broad daylight.
Etymology:
Early 21st century, blend of "hurricane" and "earthquake." Coined to describe hurricanes and earthquakes that happen at the same time.
noun
A rare and unprecedented meteorological phenomenon characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of a hurricane and an earthquake, often leading to widespread astonishment, disruption, and intrigue.
A situation or event displaying an extraordinary collision or confluence of disparate elements, often inciting both awe and confusion.
August 8th, 2023, Los Angeles found itself in the eye of a literal and figurative storm, as it experienced a hurriquake - a hurricane strong enough to blow the Hollywood sign into a new font, coupled with an earthquake that made the Walk of Fame stars twinkle in broad daylight.
Etymology:
Early 21st century, blend of "hurricane" and "earthquake." Coined to describe hurricanes and earthquakes that happen at the same time.
The Great Los Angeles Hurriquake of August 8th, 2023 caused extensive damage when a category 2 hurricane made landfall in the city at the same moment a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck.
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A portmanteau of "dis," slang for disrespect, and "Inception," a reference to the complex layers of reality in the eponymous movie.
A situation or act in which an individual attempts to disrespect or belittle another, but inadvertently ends up disrespecting or belittling themselves, often in a manner that is not immediately apparent.
A portmanteau of "dis," slang for disrespect, and "Inception," a reference to the complex layers of reality in the eponymous movie.
A situation or act in which an individual attempts to disrespect or belittle another, but inadvertently ends up disrespecting or belittling themselves, often in a manner that is not immediately apparent.
His attempt to mock her fashion sense was a clear case of dissception when everyone pointed out his own outdated style.
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