Auditory Modality (Noun)
Meaning
The ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The child's auditory modality was affected by the constant exposure to loud noises.
- Her exceptional auditory modality allowed her to detect the subtlest changes in pitch and tone.
- The audiologist specialized in assessing and treating disorders of the auditory modality.
- Damage to the auditory modality can result in hearing loss or tinnitus.
- The artist's use of soundscapes and whispers challenged the audience's auditory modality and created a sense of unease.