Oscillatory (Adjective)
Meaning
Having periodic vibrations.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The pendulum's motion was oscillatory, swinging back and forth in a repeating pattern.
- The engine's pistons moved in an oscillatory motion, creating a rhythmic vibration.
- The child on the swing experienced an oscillatory motion, moving up and down in a regular cycle.
- The scientists studied the oscillatory behavior of the bridge's suspension cables under various loads.
- The mechanical system's oscillatory frequency was measured to be 5 Hz, causing a noticeable humming noise.