Oscillation: meaning, definitions and examples
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oscillation
[ ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃən ]
physics
The act or state of swinging back and forth with a regular rhythm.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The oscillation of a pendulum
- The oscillation of a vibrating guitar string
electronics
A rapid variation in the magnitude or direction of a signal.
Synonyms
fluctuation, ripple, variation
Examples of usage
- The oscillation of an electrical current
- The oscillation of a radio wave
general
A change or movement between two points or states.
Synonyms
alternation, fluctuation, shifting
Examples of usage
- The oscillation between joy and sadness
- The oscillation between success and failure
Translations
Translations of the word "oscillation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 oscilação
🇮🇳 दोलन
🇩🇪 Schwingung
🇮🇩 osilasi
🇺🇦 коливання
🇵🇱 oscylacja
🇯🇵 振動 (しんどう)
🇫🇷 oscillation
🇪🇸 oscilación
🇹🇷 salınım
🇰🇷 진동
🇸🇦 اهتزاز
🇨🇿 oscilace
🇸🇰 oscilácia
🇨🇳 振荡 (zhèndàng)
🇸🇮 nihanje
🇮🇸 sveifla
🇰🇿 тербеліс
🇬🇪 რხევა
🇦🇿 titrəmə
🇲🇽 oscilación
Word origin
The word 'oscillation' comes from the Latin word 'oscillatio' meaning 'a swinging'. It has been used in physics to describe the back and forth movement of a pendulum since the 17th century. In electronics, the term refers to rapid variations in signals, a concept developed in the early 20th century. The general usage of 'oscillation' to describe movement between two points or states has been common in English since the 19th century.