Hear
Hear (/hɪər/)
Hear is a verb in the English language that refers to the act of perceiving sound by the ear.
Etymology
The term "hear" originates from the Old English word "heran," which has the same meaning. It is also related to the Dutch "horen" and the German "hören," both of which mean "to hear."
Definition
To hear is to perceive sound or noise through the auditory sense organ, the ear. This process involves the translation of sound waves into electrical signals, which are then interpreted by the brain.
Related Terms
- Auditory System: The sensory system for the sense of hearing. It includes the ear, which is divided into the outer, middle, and inner ear, each with its own specific function in the process of hearing.
- Sound: Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.
- Ear: The organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates, especially the external part of this.
- Audiology: The branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing.
- Noise: A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance.
See Also
- Listen: To make an effort to hear something; to pay attention or heed to sound or speech.
- Auditory Perception: The ability to identify, interpret, and attach meaning to sound.
- Hearing Loss: Partial or total inability to hear.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hear
- Wikipedia's article - Hear
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