Oscilar
Example: Les opinions dels experts continuen oscil·lant segons les noves dades.
Definition
"Oscilar" means to move back and forth or to fluctuate between different positions, opinions, or states. It often describes something that swings or varies continuously, like opinions that change according to new information.
Etymology
The word "oscilar" comes from the Latin verb 'oscillare,' which means 'to swing.' Its origin is related to the noun 'oscillum,' a small mask or face used in Roman festivals that was hung and swung back and forth. Did you know? This swinging motion gave rise to the figurative use of "oscilar" for fluctuating or wavering.
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"Oscilar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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