Meanings
nounLombard effect (plural Lombard effects)
plural Lombard effects
- The involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in the presence of noise.
Synonyms: Lombard reflex
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe involuntary tendency of speakers to increase their vocal effort when speaking in the presence of noise.
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Origin
Discovered in 1909 by Étienne Lombard, French otolaryngologist.
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Lombard effect. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lombard%20effect
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