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- [uhn-juh-ley-shuh n, uhn-dyuh-, -duh-]
- /ˌʌn dʒəˈleɪ ʃən, ˌʌn dyə-, -də-/
- /ʌndjʊˈleɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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.
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undulation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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