librate

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or swing gently from side to side; oscillate.

  - "The pendulum librated back and forth."
  - "The leaf librated in the gentle breeze."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with librate
libra , hiberna , ad libitum

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Variants

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liberate , liberated , liberates , liberating , liberator , liberators , liberatory

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'libra' meaning balance or scale.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'librate' is also used in astronomy to describe the motion of a celestial body around its axis.

2. The Latin word 'libra' was also the name of an ancient Roman unit of weight.

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Related Concepts

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1. Oscillation: A type of motion where a body moves back and forth around an equilibrium point.

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Culture

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The term 'librate' has been used in various scientific and technical contexts, such as physics and astronomy.

How to Memorize "librate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pendulum swinging back and forth to remember the meaning of 'librate'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'librate' with the motion of a swing or a pendulum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Librate like a pendulum' to remember the meaning.

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