undulation
Pronunciation
/ˌʌndʒuːlˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "undulation"in English

Undulation
01

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
undulations
Examples
To understand the properties of light, it 's crucial to study its undulation, especially when it encounters different surfaces.
02

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

Examples
The gentle undulation of the sea surface was therapeutic to watch.
03

an undulating curve

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