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vibrations

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Main Entry:
vi·bra·tion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of vibration
Pronunciation:
\vī-ˈbrā-shən\
Function:
noun
Date:
1635
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 vibration3: vacillation in opinion or action : wavering4 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 
          Listen to the pronunciation of vibrational \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
vi·bra·tion·less 
          Listen to the pronunciation of vibrationless \-shən-ləs\ adjective


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