undulation
Americannoun
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an act of undulating; a wavelike motion.
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a wavy form or outline.
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one of a series of wavelike bends, curves, or elevations.
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Physics.
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a wave.
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the motion of waves.
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noun
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the act or an instance of undulating
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any wave or wavelike form, line, etc
Etymology
Origin of undulation
First recorded in 1640–50; undul(ate) + -ation
Example Sentences
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But in recent weeks, that rotation has been choppier, with small daily moves in the indexes painting over sharper undulations underneath the hood.
The two lingered like new friends wanting to get acquainted, swimming around me with slow but powerful undulations, their grace astounding.
From Literature
As Jake reported before us, “They came in like undulations in the water, gathered weight of water, and then broke smoothly on the warm sand,” and warm it was.
From Salon
The market’s undulations staying confined to the financial sphere can be a good thing.
Her boss' stiff façade slips as his spine and joints move in a constant state of undulation.
From Salon
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