Oscillating: meaning, definitions and examples
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oscillating
[ ˈɒsɪˌleɪtɪŋ ]
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.
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
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.