Undulant: meaning, definitions and examples

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undulant

 

[ สŒnหˆdjuหlษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

wave-like motion

The term "undulant" refers to something characterized by a wavy or fluctuating motion. This can be applicable in various scenarios such as describing a physical movement, an oscillating pattern, or a rhythmical change. It's often used to illustrate the movement of water, sound waves, or even to describe fluctuations in temperature or pressure. Undulant can also metaphorically describe situations or experiences that do not have a consistent straight line but instead have varying levels and intensities.

Synonyms

fluctuating, oscillating, rippled, undulating, wavy.

Examples of usage

  • The undulant surface of the ocean mesmerized the onlookers.
  • Her voice had an undulant quality that drew us in.
  • The undulant hills rolled softly in the distance.
  • He walked with an undulant gait that made him appear graceful.
  • The undulant motion of the flag in the wind was captivating.

Translations

Translations of the word "undulant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ondulante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคนเคฐเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wellig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergelombang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฒะธะปััั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ falujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณข็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ondulant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ondulante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalgalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๊ฒฐ ๋ชจ์–‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู…ูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlnรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณขๆตช็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valovit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bylgjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปา›ั‹ะฝ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalฤŸalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ondulante

Etymology

The word "undulant" is derived from the Latin word "undulans," which is the present participle of "undulare," meaning 'to wave'. This Latin root is connected to the word "unda," which means 'wave' in Latin. The term made its way into English in the early 18th century, reflecting the scientific interest in wave motion and fluid dynamics that was prevalent at the time. The use of the word has evolved to describe not only physical wave-like movements but also metaphorical uses relating to fluctuating states or conditions. In literature and art, "undulant" is often adopted to convey a sense of rhythm and fluidity, enhancing descriptions of natural landscapes or emotional states.