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oscillated

 

[ หˆษ‘ห.sษช.leษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement back and forth

To oscillate means to move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm. This term is often used in physics to describe the motion of an object that periodically varies in position, such as a pendulum. Additionally, oscillation can refer to fluctuations in various systems, including sound waves or electrical signals.

Synonyms

fluctuate, swing, vibrate, waver

Examples of usage

  • The pendulum oscillated steadily.
  • The guitar strings oscillated after being plucked.
  • The signal oscillated between static and clear.
  • The temperature readings oscillated throughout the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "oscillated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oscilou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคชเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช oszilliert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berosilasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัั†ะธะปัŽะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oscylowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒฏๅ‹•ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oscillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oscilรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท osilasyon yaptฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„๋™ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃุฑุฌุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osciloval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ osciloval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒฏ่ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osciliral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveiflaรฐist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะปะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒชแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osilasiya etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oscilรณ

Etymology

The word 'oscillate' originates from the Latin term 'oscillare', which means 'to swing' or 'to sway'. This Latin word itself is derived from 'oscillum', meaning 'a small swing' or 'a hanging object that swings'. Initially, it referred to the motion of an object swinging back and forth, akin to a pendulum. The term began to gain broader usage in scientific contexts during the late 19th century, especially in fields like physics and engineering, where it describes periodic motions such as waves, vibrations, and fluctuations in systems. By the 20th century, 'oscillate' was well established in both colloquial and technical language, becoming a critical term in understanding various phenomena in physics, electronics, and even social sciences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,162, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.