oscillation

Meanings

• noun

  A regular fluctuating motion between two opposing positions, typically as a simple harmonic motion.

  - "The pendulum of the clock oscillates back and forth."
  - "The tree branches oscillate in the wind."

• verb

  To move or cause to move regularly and repeatedly between two opposing positions.

  - "The fan oscillates back and forth to cool the room."
  - "The car engine oscillates when it is not running smoothly."

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Rhymes

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tossilation , possession , impression , expression

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Variants

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oscillation , oscillational , oscillations , Arctic Oscillation , Arctic Oscillations , North Atlantic Oscillation , North Atlantic Oscillations , Southern Oscillation , Southern Oscillations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'oscillare', meaning 'to swing to and fro'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest oscillation ever measured was that of a single atom in a laser beam.

2. The human body oscillates at various frequencies, including the Alpha, Beta, Theta, and Delta brain waves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frequency: The number of oscillations per unit time. It is measured in Hertz (Hz).

2. Amplitude: The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position during an oscillation.

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In physics and mathematics, oscillation is a fundamental concept that describes the periodic motion of systems. It has applications in various fields such as engineering, physics, and biology.

How to Memorize "oscillation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pendulum swinging back and forth to understand the concept of oscillation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oscillation' with the image of a swinging pendulum or a fan moving back and forth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oscillates Over Small Spaces' to remember the definition of oscillation.

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