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undulated

 

[ หˆสŒn.dส’ษ™.leษช.tษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement pattern

To undulate means to move in a wave-like motion. This term is often used to describe the smooth, flowing movement seen in nature, such as waves on a sea or the ripple of a flag in the wind. Undulation can also refer to the appearance of something that has a wavy form or is characterized by a series of rising and falling curves. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as describing vocal tones or physical movements.

Synonyms

ripple, roll, undulate, wave

Examples of usage

  • The water undulated gently in the breeze.
  • Her voice undulated as she spoke passionately.
  • The fields undulated with waves of grain.
  • The dancers moved in an undulated manner.

Translations

Translations of the word "undulated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ondulado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคนเคฐเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewellt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergelombang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฒะธะปััั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ falisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณข็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ondulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ondulado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalgalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋™์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู…ูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlnitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณขๆตชๅฝข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valovit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bylgjaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปา›ั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalฤŸalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ondulado

Etymology

The word 'undulate' comes from the Latin word 'undulatus,' which is the past participle of 'undulare,' meaning 'to roll, move in waves.' The Latin 'unda' means 'wave,' reflecting the term's primary association with wavy motions. Undulation as a concept is often applied in various disciplines, including physics to describe wave phenomena, art to represent flow and movement, and even in music to refer to the modulation and variation of sound. The term has been documented in English since the 17th century and has evolved to encompass both physical movements and more abstract interpretations. The use of undulation in literature and poetry has also gained popularity, often symbolizing emotion, motion, and life's cyclical nature.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,352 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.