of or relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia
Used in a Sentence
onomatopoetic
How to use onomatopoetic in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for onomatopoetic.
Editorial note
It would be fun, at some point, to compile a list of onomatopoetic translations for the various Scala operators that are found in nature.
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Quick take
of or relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of onomatopoetic gathered in one view.
(of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound; "onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises"; "it was independently developed in more than one place as an onomatopoetic term"- Harry Hoijer
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for onomatopoetic.
adjective
of or relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia
See also: onomatopoeic
adjective
(of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound; "onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises"; "it was independently developed in more than one place as an onomatopoetic term"- Harry Hoijer
See also: echoic, imitative, onomatopoeic, onomatopoeical
Example sentences
It would be fun, at some point, to compile a list of onomatopoetic translations for the various Scala operators that are found in nature.
Yes they are verbs in the sense that the object is not "red" but "actively red'ing" -- if one looks at the onomatopoetic language of Japanese it becomes clear that many things are memetic and more similar to the "live photo" transient glimpse of motion than a static trait.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use onomatopoetic in a sentence?
It would be fun, at some point, to compile a list of onomatopoetic translations for the various Scala operators that are found in nature.
What does onomatopoetic mean?
of or relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia
What part of speech is onomatopoetic?
onomatopoetic is commonly used as adjective.