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noise

/nɔɪz/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A sound, usually unwanted or disturbing, that interferes with normal activity or communication.

    - "The construction site produced a lot of noise that disturbed the residents."
    - "Can you please turn down the noise so I can concentrate on my work?"
Pronunciation
  1. /nɔɪz/



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  2. /nɔɪz/



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Synonyms

sound
Rhymes
Words rhyming with noise
joys , toys , oizes , voices
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. noise (fr) : navigation

  2. noise (fr) : din

  3. noise (fr) : clatter

Variants
List of all variants of noise that leads to same result
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Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French nois 'a tumult, uproar, clamor, noise', from Latin nausia 'sea sickness, loathsomeness, abhorrence', from nausus 'seasick, sick, loathsome'. The sense evolution from 'nausea' to 'noise' is due to the association of the turbulent sea with tumult and disturbance.

Trivia
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  1. Noise is the fourth most common letter in the English language.

  2. The term 'white noise' refers to a random signal with equal power at all frequencies.

  3. Noise is used in various fields, including physics, engineering, and psychology, to measure and analyze various phenomena.

Related Concepts
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  1. sound: Noise is a type of sound.

  2. disturbance: Noise is a form of disturbance.

  3. background noise: Noise that occurs in the background of a signal or environment.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Noise has been a significant element in various forms of art and literature, particularly in the 20th century. It has been used to express frustration, rebellion, and to challenge traditional notions of beauty. In music, noise is a genre that emerged from experimental and avant-garde music, characterized by the use of unconventional sounds and instruments.

How to Memorize "noise"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a loud, disruptive sound, like a construction site or a crowded street.
    - Visualize the vibrations of the sound waves in the air.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'noise' with 'disturbance' or 'interference'.
    - Think of a loud, unwanted sound.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym N.O.I.S.E. to remember the definition: N for 'unwanted', O for 'sound', I for 'interferes', S for 'significant', and E for 'everyday'.

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