inaudible

[ in-aw-duh-buhl ]

See synonyms for: inaudible inaudibly on Thesaurus.com

adjective

not audible; incapable of being heard.

Origin of inaudible

First recorded in 1595–1605; in-³ + audible

Other words from inaudible

in·au·di·bil·i·ty, in·au·di·ble·ness, noun
in·au·di·bly, adverb

Words Nearby inaudible

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How to use inaudible in a sentence

Those low-pitched waves will travel just a few meters before becoming inaudible.
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With music, I found that music that was supposed to be playing softly or in the background was often inaudible, so you aren’t getting the full experience.
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Cannon and the trooper exchange words that are inaudible on the video.
LGBTQ lawmaker arrested, dragged from State Capitol | Matt Hennie | March 26, 2021 | Washington Blade
L. Jinny explains that “the love is all drowned in [inaudible].”
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These folks hear a siren call that remains inaudible to the rest of us.
For Presidential Hopefuls, a Game of Posturing and Positioning | Howard Kurtz | February 21, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST

Although almost inaudible when played alone this stop generated harmonics which powerfully reinforced the tone of the full organ.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building | George Laing Miller
He said something inaudible to Nina and went out of the room with a light, energetic stride.
The Creators | May Sinclair
Amid growing uproar his observations were inaudible to the Chair, and his presence undistinguishable.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 6, 1895 | Various
She did not issue an order; and in emulation of her quiet manner, his instructions to his satellites were inaudible to the guests.
Alone | Marion Harland
Her voice broke; the last words were almost inaudible: it was very wonderful for her to say so much.
Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa Molesworth

British Dictionary definitions for inaudible

inaudible

/ (ɪnˈɔːdəbəl) /

adjective

not loud enough to be heard; not audible

Derived forms of inaudible

inaudibility or inaudibleness, noun
inaudibly, adverb

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