Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-phase
Adjective
/ˌaʊt əv ˈfeɪz/
Definition
In a state where two or more waves or signals are not synchronized, leading to a lack of alignment in their peaks and troughs.
Examples
- The sound waves produced by the two speakers were out-of-phase, causing interference and a distorted audio experience.
- In electronics, when two circuits are out-of-phase, it can lead to inefficient operation and unexpected results.
- The light waves from the two lasers were intentionally kept out-of-phase to create unique visual patterns.
Meaning
When something is out-of-phase, it means that it does not align correctly with other similar things, often used in physics or technology to describe waves or oscillations.
Synonyms
- asynchronous
- out-of-sync
- disordered
- misaligned
