adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of near field (in physical acoustics) alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   Alternative form of near field (in radio-frequency electromagnetic technology) alt-of, alternative

Adjective

1. 1
   In loudspeaker acoustics, referring to a region where the intensity of direct, unreflected sound from the source (such as a loudspeaker) is significantly dominant over any indirect or reflected sound. not-comparable

Antonyms

All antonyms

far-field

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