echoic

[ e-koh-ik ]

adjective

1. resembling an echo.
2. onomatopoeic.

echoic

/ ɛˈkəʊɪk /

adjective

1. characteristic of or resembling an echo
2. onomatopoeic; imitative

Other Words From

• none·choic adjective
• une·choic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of echoic¹

From the Latin word ēchōicus, dating back to 1875–80. See echo, -ic

Example Sentences

These are in origin echoic or imitative words, to be referred to a Teut.

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