Oscillate: meaning, definitions and examples
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oscillate
[ ˈɒsɪleɪt ]
physics
To move or swing back and forth at a regular speed, like a pendulum or a vibrating object.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fan oscillates to distribute the air evenly in the room.
- The pendulum in the clock oscillates with a precise rhythm.
Translations
Translations of the word "oscillate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 oscilar
🇮🇳 दोलन करना
🇩🇪 schwanken
🇮🇩 berayun
🇺🇦 коливатися
🇵🇱 oscylować
🇯🇵 揺れる (yureru)
🇫🇷 osciller
🇪🇸 oscilar
🇹🇷 sallanmak
🇰🇷 진동하다 (jindonghada)
🇸🇦 يتأرجح (yata'arraj)
🇨🇿 kmitat
🇸🇰 kmitat
🇨🇳 摆动 (bǎidòng)
🇸🇮 nihati
🇮🇸 sveiflast
🇰🇿 тербелу
🇬🇪 რხევა (rkheva)
🇦🇿 salınmaq
🇲🇽 oscilar
Word origin
The word 'oscillate' originated from the Latin word 'oscillare', which means 'to swing'. It has been used in English since the early 18th century. The concept of oscillation is fundamental in physics and engineering, describing repetitive back-and-forth motion. In everyday language, 'oscillate' is often used to describe changes or fluctuations between different states or opinions.