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Term: Onomatopoeic

Definition:

Adjective

Producing a word that imitates or suggests the source of the sound that it describes.

Sense 1:

Referring to a word that imitates a sound:

Sample Sentence: The "buzz" of the bee is an onomatopoeic word.

Sense 2:

Referring to an expression or noise that imitates or suggests the source of the sound:

Sample Sentence: The onomatopoeic "meow" accurately depicts the sound a cat makes.

Sense 3:

Referring to a word that suggests the meaning through its sound:

Sample Sentence: The onomatopoeic word "whisper" conveys the softness of the sound it represents.

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