Syntony
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A condition in which two oscillators have the same resonant frequency. uncountable, usually
"In practice, perfectly accurate syntony is not necessary, but some variation in a wave length may be permitted and good results at the receiver will still be attained."
- 2 the state of being normally responsive to and in harmony with the environment. wordnet
- 3 A syntonic state. uncountable, usually
"Betti has dealt with the XXIX Canto of Paradiso in a commentary marked by an extreme richness of spiritual syntonies."
Example
More examples"In practice, perfectly accurate syntony is not necessary, but some variation in a wave length may be permitted and good results at the receiver will still be attained."
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek συντονία (suntonía).