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Definition of tinnitus

tinnitus

/tɪˈnaɪtəs/
tin · ni · tus
Plural:tinnituses
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Adjective:tinnitic
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• noun

1

A medical symptom or auditory perception characterized by a persistent ringing, buzzing, hissing, or roaring sound in one or both ears in the absence of an external sound source.

Example

"The retired percussionist developed chronic tinnitus after decades of performing without ear protection."

• Rhymes for tinnitus

• Nearby Words

tinnie
tinnily
tinniness
tinnitus
tinny
tinplate
tinsel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century directly from Latin 'tinnitus', meaning 'a ringing or jingling', from the verb 'tinnire' ('to ring or tinkle'), which is of imitative origin.

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