Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sinusoidal

adjective

/ˌsī.nəˈsɔɪ.dəl/

Definition

Relating to or resembling a sine wave.

Examples

The voltage in an AC circuit is sinusoidal, fluctuating in a smooth wave pattern.
Many physical phenomena, such as sound waves, can be modeled using sinusoidal functions.

Meaning

Sinusoidal describes a waveform that has the shape of a sine wave, which is smooth and periodic, occurring frequently in mathematics and physics, especially in the study of oscillations and waves.