Etymology of the English word acoustic
the English word
acousticderived from the Greek word
akoustikos, ἀκουστικός (pertaining to hearing)
derived from the Greek word
akouein, ἀκούω
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*kous-Date
The earliest known usage of acoustic in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
anacoustic,
electroacoustic,
isacoustic,
acoustimeter,
acoustoelectric,
acoustooptics,
acousticsUsage
Word found in Modern English
