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Oscillating: meaning, definitions and examples

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oscillating

 

[ ˈɒsɪˌleɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

moving back and forth

Oscillating means moving or swinging back and forth like a pendulum. It is a continuous motion from one side to the other.

Synonyms

swaying, swinging, swinging back and forth

Examples of usage

  • The fan was oscillating, spreading cool air throughout the room.
  • The pendulum was oscillating steadily, marking the passage of time.
Context #2 | Verb

changing or varying between two states

To oscillate means to move or swing between two points or states. It can also refer to a change in direction or opinion.

Synonyms

alternate, fluctuate, vary

Examples of usage

  • The stock prices were oscillating between high and low values.
  • The politician's stance on the issue oscillated throughout the campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "oscillating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oscilante

🇮🇳 दोलायमान

🇩🇪 oszillierend

🇮🇩 berayun

🇺🇦 коливальний

🇵🇱 oscylujący

🇯🇵 振動する

🇫🇷 oscillant

🇪🇸 oscilante

🇹🇷 salınımlı

🇰🇷 진동하는

🇸🇦 مُتَذَبْذِب

🇨🇿 kmitající

🇸🇰 kmitajúci

🇨🇳 振荡的

🇸🇮 nihajoč

🇮🇸 sveiflandi

🇰🇿 тербелмелі

🇬🇪 მერყევი

🇦🇿 titrəyən

🇲🇽 oscilante

Word origin

The word 'oscillating' comes from the Latin word 'oscillare', which means 'to swing'. The concept of oscillation has been observed in various natural phenomena, such as the swinging of a pendulum or the vibration of a guitar string. The term has been used in physics, engineering, and other fields to describe repetitive back and forth movements.

See also: oscillations, oscillator.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,450, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.