Undulant

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndjələnt/

Definitions of undulant

adjective having a rising and falling motion or appearance like that of waves; undulating

Example Sentences

A1 The undulant waves gently lapped against the shore.

A2 The undulant motion of the snake mesmerized the onlookers.

B1 The undulant terrain made it difficult for the hikers to keep their balance.

B2 The undulant melody of the music filled the concert hall with a sense of tranquility.

C1 The undulant movement of the dancer was both graceful and captivating.

C2 The undulant pattern of the fabric created a sense of fluidity and movement in the design.

Examples of undulant in a Sentence

formal The undulant motion of the ocean waves was mesmerizing to watch.

informal I love how the undulant waves at the beach make me feel so relaxed.

slang Dude, did you see those undulant waves? They were sick!

figurative Her undulant dance moves captivated the audience.

Grammatical Forms of undulant

• past tense: undulated
• plural: undulants
• comparative: more undulant
• superlative: most undulant
• present tense: undulates
• future tense: will undulate
• perfect tense: has undulated
• continuous tense: is undulating
• singular: undulant
• positive degree: undulant
• infinitive: to undulate
• gerund: undulating
• participle: undulated

Origin and Evolution of undulant

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'undulant' originates from the Latin word 'undulans', which is the present participle of 'undulare' meaning 'to wave or undulate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'undulant' has retained its original meaning of having a wavelike motion or appearance, but it has also been extended to describe things that have a smooth, flowing quality or movement.