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oscillatory

/ˈɒs.ɪ.lə.tər.i/

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adjective

/ˈɒs.ɪ.lə.tər.i/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к колебаниям или характеризующийся ими; движущийся взад и вперёд в регулярном ритме.

Relating to or characterized by oscillation; moving back and forth in a regular rhythm.

  1. Having periodic vibrationsC1formalscientific

    Characterized by or involving regular, repeated movement or fluctuation between two states or positions.

    ruКолебательный

    • The oscillatory motion of a pendulum is a classic example in physics.
    • The circuit produces an oscillatory electrical signal.
    • Oscillatory behavior is observed in many natural systems, from heartbeats to planetary orbits.

    Synonymsalternatingfluctuatingoscillatingperiodicswingingvibratorywavering

Forms
  • more oscillatory comparative form
  • most oscillatory superlative form