Entrainment: meaning, definitions and examples
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entrainment
[ ɪnˈtreɪnmənt ]
rhythm
The synchronization of a person's biological rhythms with external cues, such as music, light, or temperature changes.
Synonyms
alignment, harmony, synchronization
Examples of usage
- The entrainment of circadian rhythms to the light-dark cycle is essential for maintaining a healthy sleep-wake cycle.
- Individuals with irregular sleep patterns may benefit from using light therapy for entrainment.
physics
The process of adjusting the frequency of an oscillator to match the frequency of a periodic force external to the system.
Synonyms
adjustment, matching, synchronization
Examples of usage
- Entrainment is commonly observed in systems involving pendulums and waves.
- The phenomenon of entrainment is crucial in the study of resonance and oscillation.
Translations
Translations of the word "entrainment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrastamento
🇮🇳 प्रवाहित करना
🇩🇪 Mitnahme
🇮🇩 pengangkutan
🇺🇦 перенос
🇵🇱 przenoszenie
🇯🇵 引き込み
🇫🇷 entrainement
🇪🇸 arrastre
🇹🇷 taşınma
🇰🇷 동반
🇸🇦 انجراف
🇨🇿 unášení
🇸🇰 unášanie
🇨🇳 携带
🇸🇮 vlečenje
🇮🇸 meðfærsla
🇰🇿 тасымалдау
🇬🇪 გადაყვანა
🇦🇿 daşıma
🇲🇽 arrastre
Word origin
The word 'entrainment' originated from the French word 'entrainer', meaning 'to pull or draw along'. It first appeared in English in the early 20th century, primarily used in the fields of biology and physics to describe the synchronization or alignment of rhythms or frequencies. The concept of entrainment has since been studied extensively in various scientific disciplines, including circadian biology, physics, and engineering.