oscillation
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/ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃn/
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/ˌɒsɪˈleɪʃn/
noun
R
A back-and-forth movement, like a swing going from one side to the other.
The swing's oscillation made a soothing rhythm.
R
A single movement from one point to another in a back-and-forth motion.
The pendulum made a smooth oscillation.
R
Going back and forth between different feelings, behaviors, or ideas.
His oscillation between optimism and despair was confusing.
translation
A back-and-forth movement, like a swing going from one side to the other.; A single movement from one point to another in a back-and-forth motion.; Going back and forth between different feelings, behaviors, or ideas.
Word Forms
Plural
oscillations