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ripply


Meanings
  • A wave or ripple effect, particularly in water.

    - "The pebbles on the shore created ripples in the water."
    - "The ripple effect of a single drop of rain in a still pond can be observed for several minutes."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with ripply
lippily , dippily , ripplingly
Homophones
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  1. ripper

  2. ripple

  3. ripple-effect


Variants
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ripple , ripples , ripply
Forms
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The past tense and past participle forms of the verb 'ripple' are 'rippled' and 'rippled' respectively.


Etymology
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The word 'ripply' is derived from the Old English word 'rippel' which means 'a ripple or wave'.


Related Concepts
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  1. wave action: The motion of waves, particularly in water, and the effects of this motion on the environment, such as shoreline erosion or the formation of sandbars.

  2. surface tension: The property of a liquid surface that allows it to support a weight or withstand the forces of surface waves, such as ripples or waves caused by wind or other sources. Surface tension is caused by the cohesive forces between the molecules of the liquid surface and the adhesive forces between these molecules and the molecules of any solid surfaces that come into contact with the liquid surface.


Culture
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In literature and art, 'ripply' can refer to a visual effect or texture, particularly in water or fabrics. It can also be used metaphorically to describe emotions or feelings that are constantly changing or evolving.

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