oscillation
Translation
oscillation, vibration, fluctuation
Examples
The oscillation of the fan cooled the room.
The oscillation of the fan cooled the room.
We observed the oscillation of the sound waves.
We observed the oscillation of the sound waves.
There's an oscillation in his mood.
There's an oscillation in his mood.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the oscillation of (sth.) The oscillation of the pendulum is regular.
((in sth.)) an oscillation in (sth.) There was an oscillation in the market price.
Similar Words
vibration, fluctuation, swing, wave
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'oscillare', meaning 'to swing'.
Memory Tips
Picture an oscillating fan, which swings from side to side. The noun 'oscillation' describes this movement.