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Oscillatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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oscillatory

 

[ หŒษ’sษชหˆleษชtษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

science, physics

Oscillatory refers to a repeating cycle of movement or the fluctuation of a quantity around a central value. It is often used to describe phenomena such as waves, vibrations, or motion that are regularly alternating back and forth.

Synonyms

fluctuating, undulating, wavering

Examples of usage

  • The pendulum exhibited oscillatory motion.
  • Oscillatory behavior can be observed in circuit systems.
  • The sound waves are oscillatory in nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "oscillatory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oscilatรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคฒเคจเค•เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช oszillatorisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ osilasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัั†ะธะปัั‚ะพั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oscylacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒฏๅ‹•ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oscillatoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oscilatorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท osilasyonlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„๋™ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‡ุชุฒุงุฒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oscilujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oscilujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒฏ่ก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oscilatorni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveifla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะปะผะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒชแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osilasyonlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oscilatorio

Etymology

The term 'oscillatory' derives from the Latin word 'oscillare', which means 'to swing'. The root 'oscill-' relates to swinging or moving back and forth, which reflects the characteristic behavior of oscillatory systems. The use of 'oscillatory' in English can be traced back to the early 19th century as scientific disciplines began to develop a more refined vocabulary to describe various physical phenomena. In physics and engineering, the concept has become crucial for understanding wave mechanics, periodic functions, and motion dynamics. As science has evolved, oscillatory systems have found applications across various fields, including electronics, telecommunications, and even biological processes, highlighting the importance of this term in modern language and scientific discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,156, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.