oscillate — to move repeatedly from one position to another; to keep changing between different opinions or feelings
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move repeatedly from one position to another; to keep changing between different opinions or feelings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːsɪleɪt/
Korean meaning: 진동하다, 흔들리다; (의견이나 감정이) 왔다 갔다 하다
Korean pronunciation: **아**실레이트
Example Sentences
- My cat's tail oscillates like a metronome when she's plotting something evil.
- Stock prices oscillate dramatically during economic uncertainty.
- He oscillates between being a health freak and a junk food addict.
oscillate
VERB//ˈɑːsɪleɪt//
to move repeatedly from one position to another; to keep changing between different opinions or feelings
Moving back and forth between choices
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Calculate and regulate to stop the oscillate!
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Origin
From Latin 'oscillare' meaning 'to swing' or 'to rock,' derived from 'oscillum' which referred to a small mask or swing used in religious rituals. The word entered English in the 17th century.
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“My cat's tail oscillates like a metronome when she's plotting something evil.”
“Stock prices oscillate dramatically during economic uncertainty.”
“He oscillates between being a health freak and a junk food addict.”
“The electric current oscillates at 60 Hz in household appliances.”
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