Looking for the meaning of the word OSCILLATE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OSCILLATE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Oscillate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 18th century: from Latin oscillat- ‘swung’, from the verb oscillare
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɒsɪleɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm
Short Definition:move back and forth at regular speed
Examples:- the grain pan near the front of the combine oscillates back and forth
Definition:
vary in magnitude or position in a regular manner about a central point.
Short Definition:vary in regular manner around central point
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