undulatory

/'ʌndjulətəri/

Thân thiện

The flag moves in an undulatory pattern in the breeze.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Resembling waves in form, outline, or motion: Describing something that has a smooth, wavelike shape or movement, characterized by a regular rising and falling pattern.

Usage

The adjective "undulatory" is used to describe the physical form, contour, or motion of an object or phenomenon that is similar to waves. It is a formal or technical term often found in scientific contexts.

Examples

• The undulatory motion of the sea snake allows it to swim efficiently.
• From the hill, we could see the undulatory landscape of the dunes.
• The theory describes light as having an undulatory nature.

Advanced Usage

• "Undulatory theory": A historical term in physics referring to the wave theory of light, which describes light as a wave phenomenon.
  • Example: Huygens was a proponent of the undulatory theory of light.

Variants and Related Words

• Undulate (verb): To move with a smooth, wavelike motion; to have a wavy form or surface.
  • Example: The flag undulated in the gentle breeze.
• Undulation (noun): A wavelike motion, form, or curve.
  • Example: The undulation of the wheat field was beautiful.

Synonyms

• Wavy
• Sinuous
• Rolling
• Oscillatory (specifically for motion)

Antonyms

• Linear
• Straight
• Flat
• Still (for motion)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. resembling waves in form or outline or motion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• undulant