A distinct use of the term sound from its use in physics is that in physiology and psychology, where the term refers to the subject of perception by the brain. The field of psychoacoustics is dedicated to such studies. The physical reception of sound in any hearing organism is limited to a range of frequencies.
polygamy. the condition of having more than two spouses simultaneously. â polygamist, n. â polygamous, adj. the practice or state of being married to more than one person at a time. â polygamous, adj.
n. having more than one wife or husband at the same time, usually more than just two (which is bigamy). It is a crime in all states. (See: bigamy) POLYGAMY, crim. law. The act of a person who, knowing he has two or more wives, or she has two or more husbands living, marries another.