Word Type

Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "ripple" can be used as noun, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

aripple equiripple intraripple megaripple nanoripple raspberry ripple riblen ripple box ripple carry ripple effect ripple mark ripple strip ripple voltage rippleless rippler ripplet ripplon ripply unrippled → Welsh: riplen

Derived From

rip

Entails

fold

Etymologically Related To

le rimple

Context

electronics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

flow flux go moving ridge oscillation sound vibration wave

Type Of (IsA)

convex tangible object finite surface region oscillation physical surface undulation wave

Manner Of

flow sound

Related Terms

brake hackle scutch swingle

Related Terms

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Similar Terms

gurgle

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.