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vibration
noun vi·bra·tion \vī-ˈbrā-shən\
: a continuous slight shaking movement : a series of small, fast movements back and forth or from side to side
vibrations : a feeling that someone or something gives you
Full Definition of VIBRATION
1
a : a periodic motion of the particles of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from the position of equilibrium when that equilibrium has been disturbed (as when a stretched cord produces musical tones or molecules in the air transmit sounds to the ear) b : the action of vibrating : the state of being vibrated or in vibratory motion: as (1) : oscillation (2) : a quivering or trembling motion : quiver
2
: an instance of vibration
3
: vacillation in opinion or action : wavering
4
a : a characteristic emanation, aura, or spirit that infuses or vitalizes someone or something and that can be instinctively sensed or experienced —often used in plural b : a distinctive usually emotional atmosphere capable of being sensed —usually used in plural
— vi·bra·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
— vi·bra·tion·less \-shən-ləs\ adjective
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First Known Use of VIBRATION
1635
Related to VIBRATION
- Synonyms
- jiggling, oscillation, quivering, shaking, shivering, shuddering, trembling, twitching
Rhymes with VIBRATION
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VIBRATIONAL Defined for Kids
vibration
noun vi·bra·tion \vī-ˈbrā-shən\
Definition of VIBRATION for Kids
1
: a rapid motion (as of a stretched cord) back and forth
2
: the action of moving or causing to move back and forth or from side to side very quickly : the state of being swung back and forth
3
: a trembling motion
Medical Dictionary
vibration
noun vi·bra·tion \vī-ˈbrā-shən\
Medical Definition of VIBRATION
1
a : a periodic motion of the particles of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from the position of equilibrium when that equilibrium has been disturbed (as when particles of air transmit sounds to the ear) b : the action of vibrating : the state of being vibrated or in vibratory motion
2
: an instance of vibration
—vi·brate \ˈvī-ˌbrāt\ verb, vi·brat·ed vi·brat·ing
—vi·bra·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-əl\ adjective
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