Undulate

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndʒəˌleɪt/

Definitions of undulate

verb to move in a smooth, wavelike motion

Example Sentences

A1 The flag undulated in the wind.

A2 The snake undulated across the forest floor.

B1 The dancer's body undulated gracefully to the music.

B2 The fields undulate with the changing seasons.

C1 The fabric undulated as it flowed down the runway.

C2 The waves undulated gently against the shore.

adjective having a wavelike form or motion

Example Sentences

A1 The snake's undulate movements fascinated the children.

A2 The undulate pattern on the fabric gave it a unique look.

B1 The undulate landscape of the countryside was breathtaking.

B2 The undulate rhythm of the music made it perfect for dancing.

C1 Her undulate hair cascaded down her back in waves.

C2 The undulate motion of the waves was mesmerizing to watch.

Examples of undulate in a Sentence

formal The flag undulates gracefully in the wind.

informal The long grass undulates in the breeze.

slang Her hair undulates like a wave.

figurative The emotions undulated within her, causing inner turmoil.

Grammatical Forms of undulate

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

Origin and Evolution of undulate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'undulate' originated from the Latin word 'undulatus', which means 'waved' or 'wavy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'undulate' has retained its original meaning of having a wavy or flowing motion, but it has also come to be used figuratively to describe things that have a similar rippling or fluctuating quality, such as sound waves or emotions.