echo

ech•o

[[t]ˈɛk oʊ[/t]] n. pl. ech•oes, v.

1) a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface

2) a sound heard again near its source after being reflected

3) any repetition or close imitation, as of the ideas or words of another

4) a person who reflects or imitates another

5) a sympathetic or identical response, as to sentiments expressed

6) a lingering trace or effect

7) myt (cap.) a mountain nymph who pined away for love of Narcissus until only her voice remained

8) elo elm the reflection of a radio wave, as in radar

9) to emit an echo; resound with an echo:

The hall echoed with cheers[/ex]

10) to be repeated by or as if by an echo

11) to repeat by or as if by an echo; emit an echo of

12) to repeat or imitate the words, sentiments, etc., of (a person)

13) to repeat or imitate (words, sentiments, etc.)

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Etymology: 1300–50; ME ecco < L ēchō < Gk, akin to ēchḗ sound ech′o•er, n. ech′o•less, adj.