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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOscillatory
/ˌɒs.ɪˈleɪ.tər.i/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or characterized by oscillation or periodic motion.
"The oscillatory motion of the pendulum creates a rhythmic sound." - 2
Describing a system or process that varies in a regular pattern over time.
"The oscillatory behavior of the stock market can be unpredictable."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'oscillatory' originates from the Latin word 'oscillare', meaning 'to swing' or 'to sway'. It entered English in the early 19th century, evolving to describe phenomena characterized by regular fluctuations or movements back and forth.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oscillatory" is said worldwide
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oscillatoire
Transliteration: osilatoire
"Le mouvement oscillatoire du pendule crée un son rythmique."
oszillatorisch
Transliteration: ozilatoriš
"Die oszillatorische Bewegung des Pendels erzeugt einen rhythmischen Klang."
oscillatorio
Transliteration: oscilatorio
"Il movimento oscillatorio del pendolo crea un suono ritmico."
oscilatorio
Transliteration: oscilatorio
"El movimiento oscilatorio del péndulo crea un sonido rítmico."
oscilatório
Transliteration: oscilatório
"O movimento oscilatório do pêndulo cria um som rítmico."
आवर्ती
Transliteration: āvartī
"झूलते हुए pendulum की आवर्ती गति एक लयबद्ध ध्वनि उत्पन्न करती है।"
振荡的
Transliteration: zhèndàng de
"摆的振荡运动产生了有节奏的声音。"
진동하는
Transliteration: jindonghaneun
"추의 진동 운동은 리드미컬한 소리를 생성합니다."
振動する
Transliteration: shindō suru
"振り子の振動運動はリズミカルな音を生み出します。"
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