wavelet

wave·let

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Definitions of wavelet word

noun wavelet a small wave; ripple. 1
noun wavelet A small wave of water; a ripple. 1
noun wavelet small wave 1
countable noun wavelet Wavelets are small waves on the surface of a sea or lake. 0
noun wavelet a small wave 0
noun wavelet a little wave; ripple 0

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; wave + -let

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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