inaudire

Inaudire is a Latin verb meaning "to hear" or "to listen." It is derived from the prefix in-, meaning "in" or "into," and the verb audire, also meaning "to hear." The verb inaudire can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative. Literally, it can refer to the act of perceiving sound with one's ears. For example, one might inaudire the sound of birdsong or the murmur of a crowd. Figuratively, inaudire can refer to the act of paying attention to or heeding something. For instance, a ruler might inaudire the advice of their counselors, or a student might inaudire the instructions of their teacher. The verb can also be used to describe the act of overhearing something, implying that the hearing was unintentional or not explicitly sought. In some contexts, inaudire can suggest a more profound level of understanding or comprehension beyond simply perceiving sound. The past participle of inaudire is inauditus, meaning "unheard" or "not heard." This can be used to describe something that has not been heard before, or a situation where someone has not been listened to. The verb inaudire is part of the fourth conjugation of Latin verbs. Its principal parts are inaudio, inaudire, inaudivi, inauditum.