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What is another word for Pendulum-Like? – 118 Pendulum-Like Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    oscillating swinging swaying vibrating fluctuating wavering seesawing teetering wavering undulating fluctuant swinging oscillatory periodic rhythmic cyclical repetitive back-and-forth to-and-fro reciprocating alternating pendulous suspended oscillative vibrational undulatory fluctuating wobbling trembling quivering shaking juddering

    Meaning of Pendulum-Like

    The primary meaning of "Pendulum-Like" refers to a motion or movement that resembles the swinging of a pendulum, characterized by regular, repetitive, and oscillating patterns.

    Definitions

    • Resembling the motion of a pendulum, especially in being regular and repetitive
    • * Characterized by a regular, oscillating, or fluctuating pattern or movement

    Etymology of Pendulum-Like

    The word "Pendulum-Like" is derived from the Latin word "pendulus," meaning hanging, and the suffix "-like," which forms an adjective indicating resemblance
    The term "pendulum" was first used in the 17th century to describe a weight suspended from a fixed point, and its motion was later applied to describe similar patterns in other contexts

    Example Uses

    • The pendulum-like motion of the clock's swing was soothing to watch
    • * The stock market's pendulum-like fluctuations made it difficult to predict
    • * The pendulum-like movement of the gymnast's body was a testament to her balance and control

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    steady stable constant fixed firm unchanging unwavering unshakeable solid motionless still static immobile rigid inflexible unyielding consistent uniform predictable linear direct straightforward

    Related Nouns

    pendulum clock swing motion movement oscillation vibration fluctuation wave cycle rhythm pattern pulse beat cadence tempo frequency amplitude period oscillator vibrator seismograph

    Related Verbs

    swing oscillate vibrate fluctuate wave undulate tremble quiver shake judder wobble teeter seesaw reciprocate alternate repeat cycle pulse beat throb hum

    Related Adjectives

    oscillatory vibrational fluctuating wavering undulating trembling quivering shaking juddering wobbling teetering pendulous suspended hanging swinging swaying rhythmic cyclical repetitive periodic regular