ambient

noun

(uncountable, music) A type of modern music that creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

Something that surrounds; encompassing material, substance or shape.

(astrology) The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.

adjective

Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.

(music) Evoking or creating an atmosphere: atmospheric.

Relating to, or suitable for, storage at room temperature.

(mathematics) Containing objects or describing a setting that one is interested in.

Roots

ambiambi- · Latin · around, both eo-ent · Latin · go

Synonyms for ambient

milieun surroundingsn climaten

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Where does ambient come from?

The word ambient breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: ambi-, from Latin ambi (“around, both”); and -ent, from Latin eo (“go”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.