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Webster 1913 Edition


Oscillatory

Os′cil-la-to-ry

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
oscillatoire
. See
Oscillate
.]
Moving, or characterized by motion, backward and forward like a pendulum; swinging; oscillating; vibratory;
as,
oscillatory
motion
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Oscillatory

OS'CILLATORY

,
Adj.
Moving backward and forward like a pendulum; swinging; as an oscillatory motion.

Definition 2024


oscillatory

oscillatory

English

Adjective

oscillatory (comparative more oscillatory, superlative most oscillatory)

  1. that oscillates; oscillating
  2. capable of sustaining oscillations

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