ambient

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 References

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin ambiens (“‘going around’”), from ambiō (“‘go around’”).

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• (UK) IPA: /ˈæm.biː.ənt/, SAMPA: /"{m.bi:.@nt/

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ambient (comparative more ambient, superlative most ambient)

1. Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.

   A cup of tea eventually cools to the ambient temperature.

   “Ambient Intelligence” represents an intelligent environment of computing nodes.

2. (music) Slow and peaceful; atmospheric.

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[edit] Noun

ambient (plural ambients)

1. Something that surrounds.
2. (music) A type of modern music which incorporates elements of various musical styles, and creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

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• (music): ambient music, chillout

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[edit] References

• ambient in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• ambient in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913