Word
acoustical
Phoneticsacous·ti·cal
US/əˈkustɪkəɫ/
UK/ɐkˈuːstɪkəl/
Definition
adj. about sound and how people hear it. You use it for rooms or materials that change or control sound.
adj. pertaining to sound, hearing, or the science of acoustics. Often applied to materials, structures, or properties designed to absorb, reflect, or control sound.
Examples
“The hall uses special acoustical panels on the walls.”
“The office installs acoustical tiles to reduce echo during meetings.”
“Despite its modern glass facade, the concert hall relies on hidden acoustical treatments to balance clarity and warmth for every seat.”
Examples
simple
“The hall uses special acoustical panels on the walls.”
contextual
“The office installs acoustical tiles to reduce echo during meetings.”
complex
“Despite its modern glass facade, the concert hall relies on hidden acoustical treatments to balance clarity and warmth for every seat.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “acoustical” in context.
Adjective
01. purely acoustical
“The problem is purely acoustical and can be fixed with better wall insulation.”
adv + adj
02. strictly acoustical
“The renovation was strictly acoustical, leaving the visual design unchanged.”
adv + adj
Noun
03. acoustical design
“Good acoustical design helps students hear clearly in large classrooms.”
adj + noun
04. acoustical panel
“A few acoustical panels on the walls greatly improved speech clarity.”
adj + noun
05. acoustical performance
“Architects tested the room's acoustical performance before the opening.”
adj + noun
06. acoustical property
“Wood was chosen for its acoustical property of absorbing excess echo.”
adj + noun
07. acoustical tile
“The studio installed acoustical tiles to reduce echo during recordings.”
adj + noun
08. acoustical treatment
“The hall needs proper acoustical treatment to control reverberation.”
adj + noun
09. acoustical ceiling tiles
“The office installed acoustical ceiling tiles to lower background noise.”
10. acoustical wall panels
“Acoustical wall panels were added to improve sound quality in the classroom.”
11. improve acoustical performance
“Heavy curtains can improve acoustical performance in a small studio.”
12. require acoustical treatment
“The large auditorium will require acoustical treatment before concerts.”
Synonyms
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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