De oscillatie
Example: De oscillatie van de geluidsgolven beïnvloedt onze waarneming van muziek.
Definition
"De oscillatie" refers to the repetitive variation or fluctuation in a system, such as sound waves, where the movement or signal swings back and forth in a regular rhythm. It describes how oscillations influence the perception of phenomena like music.
Etymology
The word "de oscillatie" comes from the Latin 'oscillatio,' meaning 'a swinging.' It entered Dutch through scientific and technical vocabulary, referring to any repetitive motion or fluctuation. Did you know? The original Latin root also relates to the word 'oscillate' in English, highlighting a shared linguistic history.
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"De oscillatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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