ripple

Meanings

• noun

  A small wave or ripple on the surface of a liquid, caused by a gentle disturbance.

  - "The pebbles in the stream created ripples as the water flowed over them."
  - "After dropping a stone into the pond, we watched the ripples spread out across the water."

• verb

  To spread or extend in a series of waves or circles, like the surface of water disturbed by a stone.

  - "The news of their engagement rippled through the community."
  - "The rumor about her promotion rippled through the office."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ripple
dripple , grapple , prattle

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Variants

List of all variants of ripple that leads to same result
ripple , rippled , rippler , ripplers , ripples , rippling , ripply , ripple effect , ripple effects , ripple mark , ripple marks , ripple-marked

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Etymology

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Old English rippel, from rippian 'to flow, run'. Related to rep 'current, stream'.

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Trivia

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1. A single ripple on the surface of a still body of water lasts for about 11 seconds before disappearing.

2. The smallest ripple on the surface of a body of water can be detected by measuring the tiny changes in temperature caused by the wave.

3. Ripples are also used in physics to study the properties of fluids, such as surface tension and viscosity.

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Related Concepts

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1. wave: A large body of water moving towards the shore as a result of the gravitational pull of the moon or the sun. Waves can be characterized by their height, length, and period.

2. disturbance: A disruption or interruption of a normal or regular state. Disturbances can be caused by natural or artificial factors.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'ripple' is often used as a metaphor for the spread of news or emotions. In art, it can represent tranquility or the passage of time. In music, the term 'ripple' is used to describe a rhythmic pattern or effect.

How to Memorize "ripple"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stone being dropped into a calm pond. Visualize the ripples spreading outwards, getting smaller as they reach the edge of the pond.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ripple' with the image of a stone being dropped into a pond and the resulting waves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rocks In Ponds Create Little Expensive Waves' to remember the definition of 'ripple'.

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