Undulation: meaning, definitions and examples
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undulation
[ ˌʌndjʊˈleɪʃən ]
in nature
A series of wavelike bends, curves, or elevations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The undulation of the ocean waves was mesmerizing to watch.
- The undulation of the sand dunes in the desert creates a beautiful landscape.
in movement
A flowing up and down movement like that of waves.
Synonyms
flowing motion, rippling motion, undulating movement
Examples of usage
- The undulation of the dancer's body added grace to her performance.
- The undulation of the snake as it slithered across the ground was hypnotic.
Translations
Translations of the word "undulation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ondulação
🇮🇳 लहराना
🇩🇪 Wellenbewegung
🇮🇩 gelombang
🇺🇦 хвилювання
🇵🇱 falowanie
🇯🇵 波動
🇫🇷 ondulation
🇪🇸 ondulación
🇹🇷 dalgalanma
🇰🇷 파동
🇸🇦 تموج
🇨🇿 vlnění
🇸🇰 vlnenie
🇨🇳 波动
🇸🇮 valovanje
🇮🇸 bylgjugangur
🇰🇿 толқындану
🇬🇪 ტალღობა
🇦🇿 dalğalanma
🇲🇽 ondulación
Word origin
The word 'undulation' originated from the Latin word 'undulatio', which is derived from the verb 'undulare' meaning 'to wave'. The concept of undulation has been observed in various natural phenomena such as ocean waves, sand dunes, and even the movements of animals. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the wavelike patterns or movements found in nature and physical actions.
See also: undulate, undulating, undulatingly.