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Synonyms & Similar Words
vibrate
fluctuate
waver
swing
undulate
quiver
tremble
shake
shudder
palpitate
pulsate
resonate
reverberate
fluctuate
alternate
seesaw
rock
sway
teeter
totter
wobble
shimmy
shiver
quaver
flutter
oscillate
vacillate
hesitate
wavering
trembling
shaking
shuddering
pulsating
resonating
reverberating
vibrating
fluctuating
Meaning of Oscillate
The primary meaning of the word "Oscillate" is to move repeatedly from one position to another, often in a regular and repeated manner.
Definitions
- To move repeatedly from one position to another, often in a regular and repeated manner
- * To vary or fluctuate in a regular and repeated way, especially between two points or states
- * To be undecided or uncertain, often because of being unable to choose between two options
Etymology of Oscillate
The word "Oscillate" originates from the Latin word "oscillare", which means "to swing" and is derived from "oscillum", meaning "swing" or "cradle"
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including physics, engineering, and philosophy, to describe repetitive movements or fluctuations
Example Uses
- The pendulum oscillates back and forth, maintaining a consistent rhythm
- * The company's stock price oscillates daily, reflecting market trends and investor confidence
- * She oscillates between two career paths, unable to decide which one to pursue