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What is another word for Oscillating? – 114 Oscillating Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    fluctuating vibrating wavering swinging swaying undulating pulsating throbbing quivering trembling shaking trembling teetering wobbling seesawing vacillating hesitating wavering oscillatory periodic rhythmic cyclical rotary reciprocating reverberating resonating echoing pulsing beating palpitating quaking shuddering juddering

    Meaning of Oscillating

    The primary meaning of "Oscillating" is to move repeatedly from one position to another, or to fluctuate in a regular and repeated manner.

    Definitions

    • Moving repeatedly from one position to another, or fluctuating in a regular and repeated manner
    • * Having a regular repeated movement or fluctuation
    • * To vary or fluctuate in a regular and repeated manner, especially between two points or positions

    Etymology of Oscillating

    The word "Oscillating" comes from the Latin "oscillare", which means "to swing", and is derived from "oscillum", meaning "swing" or "cradle"
    The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a range of physical and abstract phenomena, including mechanical movements, sound waves, and emotional states

    Example Uses

    • The pendulum was oscillating back and forth, keeping perfect time
    • * The company's stock price has been oscillating wildly over the past year
    • * The patient's temperature was oscillating between normal and elevated

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stable steady constant fixed stationary static unchanging immobile rigid firm solid unwavering unshakeable unflinching consistent uniform predictable dependable reliable permanent

    Related Nouns

    oscillation vibration fluctuation movement motion swing sway undulation pulse throb quiver tremble shake wobble seesaw cycle rhythm periodicity frequency amplitude

    Related Verbs

    oscillate vibrate fluctuate move swing sway undulate pulse throb quiver tremble shake wobble seesaw cycle rhythm repeat recur echo resonate

    Related Adjectives

    oscillatory vibratory fluctuating swinging swaying undulating pulsating throbbing quivering trembling shaking wobbling seesawing cyclical rhythmic periodic rotary reciprocating resonant rhythmic harmonic