Diplacuses

/ˌdɪpləˈkjuːsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of diplacusis; instances of hearing the same sound at different pitches in each ear or doubling of perceived sounds.

Etymology

From Greek di- (two) + plakousis (hearing) + plural -es. A medical term from otology (ear medicine) describing auditory distortions.

Kelly Says

Imagine hearing the same note as two different pitches at once—diplacuses is so rare that it sounds like a magical superpower, but it's actually a weird neurological glitch!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.