English Explanatory Dictionary

Lombard effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in the presence of noise.

Word forms

Lombard effect Lombard effects

Etymology

Discovered in 1909 by Étienne Lombard, French otolaryngologist.

Synonyms

Lombard reflex
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