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oscillate Definition and Meaning in English (oscillate definition)

verb
Synonyms:swingswayvibrate
Quick Answer • Definition

Oscillate definition: To move or swing back and forth with a regular rhythm.

Definitions of Oscillate

  1. 1verb

    To move or swing back and forth with a regular rhythm.

  2. 2verb

    To vary or fluctuate between two extreme points or states.

Example Sentences

“The pendulum will oscillate back and forth until it loses energy.”

“The stock market tends to oscillate between periods of growth and decline.”

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past tenseoscillated
present participleoscillating
nounoscillation
adjectiveoscillatory

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Oscillate definition: To move or swing back and forth with a regular rhythm.
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'Oscillate' translates to 'oscillate' in English. Oscillate definition: To move or swing back and forth with a regular rhythm.
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