subaudible

/səˈbɔːdɪbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

too quiet to be heard or too faint to be perceived by the ear; beneath the limit of audibility.

“The subaudible hum of the engine was almost imperceptible.”

2. noun

a sound or noise that is too faint to be heard.

“The subaudible murmur of the crowd was almost inaudible.”

Synonyms

  • inarticulate
  • inaudible

Antonyms

  • audible
  • distinct