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Definition of acoustical

acoustical

/əˈkuːstɪkəl/
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Adverb:acoustically
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1

Relating to the sense of hearing, the physics of sound, or the science and engineering of acoustics.

Example

"The recording studio installed specialized acoustical panels to absorb unwanted echoes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "acoustical" and "acoustic" are often used interchangeably, "acoustical" is typically preferred for materials, engineering, or the scientific study of sound (e.g., "acoustical tiles," "acoustical engineering"), whereas "acoustic" is standard for unamplified musical instruments (e.g., "acoustic guitar").

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek "akoustikos" ('relating to hearing'), from "akouein" ('to hear'), combined with the adjectival suffix "-al".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acoustical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acoustical
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