undulation
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British pronunciation
/ˌʌndjʊlˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "undulation"in English

Undulation
01

(physics) a repeated movement or fluctuation, likened to the rise and fall of waves

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To understand the properties of light, it 's crucial to study its undulation, especially when it encounters different surfaces.
The study focused on the undulation patterns of sound waves as they traveled through various mediums.
02

a wavelike motion characterized by a smooth, gentle rising and falling

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The gentle undulation of the sea surface was therapeutic to watch.
With each gust of wind, there was a soft undulation in the field of wheat.
03

an undulating curve

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