Oscillation

Pronunciation: /ɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of oscillation

noun variation between two states or conditions

Example Sentences

A1 The pendulum's oscillation was mesmerizing to watch.

A2 The fan's oscillation helped circulate the air in the room.

B1 The oscillation of the waves made it difficult to swim in the ocean.

B2 The scientist studied the oscillation of the particles in the experiment.

C1 The company's stock price showed a pattern of oscillation throughout the year.

C2 The politician's stance on the issue showed a constant oscillation, confusing the public.

Examples of oscillation in a Sentence

formal The pendulum's oscillation was measured with precision in the physics lab.

informal The swing's back and forth motion was carefully observed by the kids.

slang The car's bumpy ride was due to the constant oscillation on the rough road.

figurative Her emotions were in a constant state of oscillation between joy and sorrow.

Grammatical Forms of oscillation

• plural: oscillations
• comparative: more oscillating
• superlative: most oscillating
• present tense: oscillate
• future tense: will oscillate
• perfect tense: has oscillated
• continuous tense: is oscillating
• singular: oscillation
• positive degree: oscillating
• infinitive: to oscillate
• gerund: oscillating
• participle: oscillated

Origin and Evolution of oscillation

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'oscillation' originated from the Latin word 'oscillatio', which means 'a swinging'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a swinging motion, the word 'oscillation' has evolved to also refer to repetitive variations or fluctuations in a system or process.