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Meaning of oscillations
The primary meaning of the word "oscillations" refers to repeated movements from one position to another, often in a regular and repeated pattern.
Etymology of oscillations
The word "oscillations" originates from the Latin word "oscillare," which means to swing or vibrate, derived from "oscillum," a diminutive of "os," meaning mouth, and possibly related to the swinging motion of a mouth or a pendulum.
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe various types of repeated movements, including mechanical, electrical, and physiological phenomena.
Synonyms
fluctuations
vibrations
waves
undulations
pulsations
tremors
quivers
shivers
shakes
jolts
jerks
wobbles
swings
sways
rocked
pitched
oscillated
vibrated
pulsed
trembled
quivered
fluctuated
wavered
seesawed
yo-yoed
zigzagged
meandered
fluctuated
vacillated
teetered
tottered
Definitions
- The act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated, typically in a regular and repeated pattern.
- * A repeated movement from one position to another, often in a regular and repeated pattern.
- * A regular fluctuation in magnitude or intensity, especially in a quantity that varies with time.
Usage Examples
- The oscillations of the pendulum clock were used to regulate its timekeeping.
- * The stock market experienced wild oscillations during the financial crisis.
- * The oscillations of the electron beam were used to create a high-resolution image.
Antonyms
stability
steadiness
calmness
stillness
quietness
motionlessness
stagnation
inertia
immobility
fixity
firmness
rigidity
inflexibility
constancy
uniformity
consistency
steadiness
balance
equilibrium
poise