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Synonyms & Similar Words
oscillating device
resonator
vibrator
pendulum
vibrating system
wave generator
signal generator
frequency generator
pulse generator
modulator
demodulator
tuner
transducer
converter
inverter
resonator circuit
oscillating circuit
feedback loop
resonant circuit
vibrating mechanism
oscillation device
wave oscillator
crystal oscillator
electronic oscillator
mechanical oscillator
harmonic oscillator
resonant oscillator
Meaning of Oscillator
A device that produces a repeated sequence of waves or pulses.
Definitions
- A device that produces a regular repeated signal, especially an electronic one, used in a wide range of applications including radio transmitters, computers, and medical equipment.
- A mechanical or electronic system that oscillates at a specific frequency, often used to generate a signal or to regulate the operation of a device.
- A device that converts direct current into alternating current, or vice versa.
Etymology of Oscillator
The word "oscillator" comes from the Latin "oscillare", meaning "to swing", and the suffix "-ator", which forms an agent noun, dating back to the 17th century.
The term originally referred to a mechanical device that swung back and forth, and later came to be used in electronics to describe a device that produces a repeated sequence of waves or pulses.
Example Uses
- The oscillator in the radio transmitter produced a signal that was broadcast to the entire city.
- The doctor used an oscillator to generate a high-frequency signal that helped to diagnose the patient's condition.
- The engineers designed an oscillator circuit that was used in the new computer chip.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
stabilizer
dampener
absorber
silencer
muffler
suppressor
inhibitor
blocker
stopper
terminator
extinguisher
killer
destroyer
disruptor
interferer
jammer
noise reducer
signal attenuator
wave absorber
pulse suppressor