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Meaning of oscillation
The primary meaning of the word "oscillation" refers to the repeated movement from one position to another, often in a regular and repeated manner.
Etymology of oscillation
The word "oscillation" comes from the Latin "oscillatio", which is derived from "oscillare", meaning to swing or vibrate, and is related to "oscillum", a small mask or face, possibly because of the swinging motion of a mask on a string.
Synonyms
vibration
fluctuation
wavering
undulation
oscillating
swinging
swaying
pendulation
seesawing
wavering
quivering
shimmering
trembling
shuddering
pulsation
throbbing
beating
surging
ebbing
flowing
rising
falling
alternating
reciprocating
reverberating
resonating
pulsing
palpitating
quavering
shivering
shaking
juddering
jolting
lurching
pitching
yawing
rolling
rocking
swaying
teetering
tottering
wobbling
quaking
quivering
shuddering
convulsing
convulsing
Definitions
- The act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated
- * A regular periodic fluctuation in something, especially in a quantity or measure
- * A single complete movement of a vibration or oscillation
Usage Examples
- The oscillation of the pendulum was used to regulate the clock's timekeeping.
- * The doctor monitored the patient's vital signs for any oscillation in blood pressure.
- * The oscillation of the stock market made it difficult to predict future trends.
Antonyms
stability
steadiness
firmness
constancy
consistency
uniformity
regularity
predictability
calmness
stillness
quietness
motionlessness
stagnation
inertia
equilibrium
balance
steadiness
solidity
rigidity
stiffness
inflexibility
immobility
fixedness
permanence
invariability