vibration

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vibration sympathetic vibration

Main Entry: vi·bra·tion
Pronunciation: vI-'brA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 a : a periodic motion of the particles of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from the position of equilibrium when that equilibrium has been disturbed (as when a stretched cord produces musical tones or molecules in the air transmit sounds to the ear) b : the action of vibrating : the state of being vibrated or in vibratory motion: as (1) : OSCILLATION (2) : a quivering or trembling motion : QUIVER
2 : an instance of vibration
3 : vacillation in opinion or action : WAVERING
4 a : a characteristic emanation, aura, or spirit that infuses or vitalizes someone or something and that can be instinctively sensed or experienced -- often used in plural b : a distinctive usually emotional atmosphere capable of being sensed -- usually used in plural
- vi·bra·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&-n^&l/ adjective
- vi·bra·tion·less /-sh&n-l&s/ adjective