Oscillatory

adj

adj ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That oscillates; oscillating.

    "The other usual cure – which presumably has recently been applied to the B.R. standard bogie at Swindon – is to change the vehicle's oscillatory characteristics by modifying its suspension."

  2. 2
    Capable of sustaining oscillations.
Adjective
  1. 1
    having periodic vibrations wordnet

Synonyms

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oscillatingalternatebeatingcirclingcycliccyclical

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"The other usual cure – which presumably has recently been applied to the B.R. standard bogie at Swindon – is to change the vehicle's oscillatory characteristics by modifying its suspension."

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oscillatory reaction

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