Acoustical Meaning in English

word · lemma: acoustic

US

əˈkustɪkəɫ

uh-KOO-sti-kuhl

UK

ɐkˈuːstɪkəl

uh-KOO-sti-kuhl

Definition

Related to sound or the science of sound, especially how sound behaves in a space or building.

Usage & Nuances

'Acoustical' is slightly more formal and technical than 'acoustic.' It is usually used with terms like 'acoustical engineering,' 'acoustical properties,' or 'acoustical design,' relating specifically to sound in spaces.

• Spanish: acústico (relacionado con el sonido)
• Portuguese (BR): acústico (relacionado ao som)
• Portuguese (PT): acústico (relativo ao som)
• Chinese (Simplified): 声学的
• Chinese (Traditional): 聲學的
• Hindi: ध्वनिक (आवाज़ या ध्वनि से संबंधित)
• Arabic: صوتي (متعلق بالصوت أو الصوتيات)
• Bengali: ধ্বনিক - শব্দতাত্ত্বিক
• Russian: акустический
• Japanese: 音響の
• Vietnamese: âm học - âm thanh (liên quan đến âm học)
• Korean: 음향의
• Turkish: akustik
• Urdu: صوتی (سائنس سے متعلق)
• Indonesian: akustik

Example Sentences

The theater has special acoustical panels to improve sound.

basic

We studied the acoustical properties of the room.

basic

The company designs acoustical systems for offices.

basic

He hired an expert for an acoustical analysis before building the concert hall.

natural

If the room feels loud or echoey, it might need some acoustical treatment.

natural

Their new office was designed with acoustical comfort in mind.

natural