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undulation

un·du·la·tion
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-juh-ley-shuh n, uhn-dyuh-, -duh-]
    • /ˌʌn dʒəˈleɪ ʃən, ˌʌn dyə-, -də-/
    • /ʌndjʊˈleɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-juh-ley-shuh n, uhn-dyuh-, -duh-]
    • /ˌʌn dʒəˈleɪ ʃən, ˌʌn dyə-, -də-/

Definitions of undulation word

  • noun undulation an act of undulating; a wavelike motion. 1
  • noun undulation a wavy form or outline. 1
  • noun undulation one of a series of wavelike bends, curves, or elevations. 1
  • noun undulation Physics. a wave. the motion of waves. 1
  • noun undulation wave or waviness 1
  • noun undulation the act or an instance of undulating 0

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Origin of undulation

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; undul(ate) + -ation

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Parts of speech for Undulation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

undulation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for undulation

noun undulation

  • beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
  • comber — a person, tool, or machine that combs wool, flax, etc
  • convolution — Convolutions are curves on an object or design that has a lot of curves.
  • corkscrew — A corkscrew is a device for pulling corks out of bottles.
  • curlicue — Curlicues are decorative twists and curls, usually carved or made with a pen.

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