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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAmbient
/ˈæm.bi.ənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the immediate surroundings of something.
"The ambient light in the room created a warm and inviting atmosphere." - 2
Existing or present on all sides; encompassing.
"The ambient temperature was perfect for a day at the beach."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ambientem' (surrounding), the present participle of 'ambire' (to go around, encompass), combining 'amb-' (around) and 'ire' (to go). Entering the English language in the late 16th century initially as a physical descriptor for surrounding elements, its semantic scope expanded in the late 20th century to describe atmospheric electronic music and environmental conditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ambient" is said worldwide
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Ambiant
Transliteration: ɑ̃.bjɑ̃
"La lumière ambiante dans la pièce était apaisante."
Ambient
Transliteration: ˈam.bi.ɛnt
"Das ambient Licht schuf eine entspannte Atmosphäre."
Ambiente
Transliteration: amˈbjen.te
"La luce ambiente era perfetta per una cena romantica."
Ambiente
Transliteration: amˈbjen.te
"La luz ambiental creó un ambiente acogedor."
Ambiente
Transliteration: ɐ̃.biˈẽ.tʃi
"A luz ambiente era suave e relaxante."
पर्यावरणीय
Transliteration: paryāvaraṇīya
"कमरे में पर्यावरणीय प्रकाश सुखद था।"
环境的
Transliteration: huánjìng de
"环境的光线让房间显得温馨。"
주변의
Transliteration: jubyeon-ui
"주변의 조명이 아늑한 분위기를 만들었다."
周囲の
Transliteration: しゅういの
"周囲の光が心地よい雰囲気を作り出した。"
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