Wavelength

Pronunciation: /weɪv.lɛŋθ/

Definitions of wavelength

noun a distance between successive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave

Example Sentences

A1 Light travels in different wavelengths.

A2 Radio stations broadcast at specific wavelengths.

B1 Scientists use wavelengths to study the behavior of waves.

B2 The artist carefully chose the color palette to match the wavelength of the light.

C1 The technician adjusted the equipment to detect the specific wavelength of the signal.

C2 The astronomer analyzed the data collected from different wavelengths to understand the composition of the galaxy.

Examples of wavelength in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a spectrometer to measure the exact wavelength of the light emitted by the star.

informal I heard that different colors have different wavelengths, like red is longer than blue.

slang Dude, you're on the same wavelength as me when it comes to music taste.

figurative Their wavelengths just don't match, they can never seem to understand each other.

Grammatical Forms of wavelength

• plural: wavelengths
• comparative: more wavelength
• superlative: most wavelength
• present tense: wavelength
• future tense: will wavelength
• perfect tense: have wavelengthed
• continuous tense: is wavelengthing
• singular: wavelength
• positive degree: wavelength
• infinitive: to wavelength
• gerund: wavelengthing
• participle: wavelengthed

Origin and Evolution of wavelength

First Known Use: 1672 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'wavelength' originated from the field of physics, specifically in the study of light and sound waves.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the distance between successive crests of a wave, the term 'wavelength' has evolved to encompass a broader range of frequencies and wavelengths in various scientific disciplines.