Vibration: meaning, definitions and examples

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vibration

[ vaɪˈbreɪʃən ]

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physics

The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated. Vibrations can be regular or irregular, fast or slow, smooth or jarring.

Synonyms

oscillation, quiver, tremor

Examples of usage

The vibration of a guitar string produces sound.
The earthquake caused intense vibrations throughout the city.

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mechanical engineering

A rapid back-and-forth motion of an object, typically mechanical, causing oscillations.

Synonyms

quivering, shaking, trembling

Examples of usage

The vibration of the engine caused the car to shake.
The machine was designed to reduce vibrations for smoother operation.

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spiritual

A distinctive emotional aura or atmosphere capable of being sensed or experienced.

Synonyms

aura, energy, vibe

Examples of usage

The room was filled with a heavy vibration of sadness.
She felt a positive vibration from the music.

Translations

Translations of the word "vibration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vibração

🇮🇳 कंपन

🇩🇪 Vibration

🇮🇩 getaran

🇺🇦 вібрація

🇵🇱 wibracja

🇯🇵 振動 (しんどう)

🇫🇷 vibration

🇪🇸 vibración

🇹🇷 titreşim

🇰🇷 진동 (jindong)

🇸🇦 اهتزاز

🇨🇿 vibrace

🇸🇰 vibrácia

🇨🇳 振动 (zhèndòng)

🇸🇮 vibracija

🇮🇸 titringur

🇰🇿 дірілдеу

🇬🇪 ვიბრაცია (vibracia)

🇦🇿 vibrasiya

🇲🇽 vibración

Word origin

The word 'vibration' originates from the Latin word 'vibratio', which means to shake or move to and fro rapidly. The concept of vibration has been studied across various fields such as physics, engineering, and spirituality. Understanding vibrations is crucial in fields like music, mechanics, and energy work.

See also: vibraphone, vibrating, vibrations.