square wave

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwair weyv]
- /skwɛər weɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwair weyv]
- /skwɛər weɪv/

Definitions of square wave words

noun square wave a graph, function, vibration, etc., that is periodic and equal to one constant on one half of the period and a different constant, which may be zero, on the other half. 1
noun square wave an oscillation, for example in voltage pulse, that alternates between two fixed values with a negligible transition time between the two, giving a rectangular waveform 0
noun square wave A square wave is a periodic wave that alternates between two fixed amplitudes for equal lengths of time. 0

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Origin of square wave

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Square wave

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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square wave popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

square wave usage trend in Literature

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