Oscillatory: meaning, definitions and examples
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oscillatory
[ หษsษชหleษชtษri ]
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:
๐ต๐น oscilatรณrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคฒเคจเคเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช oszillatorisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ osilasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััะธะปััะพัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ oscylacyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท oscillatoire
๐ช๐ธ oscilatorio
๐น๐ท osilasyonlu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฒุงุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ oscilujรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ oscilujรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏ่ก็
๐ธ๐ฎ oscilatorni
๐ฎ๐ธ sveifla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะฑะตะปะผะตะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแชแแแแชแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ osilasyonlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ oscilatorio
Word origin
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.
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- 17158 betraying
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