undulatory
Also un·du·lar. moving in undulations.
having the form or appearance of waves.
Origin of undulatory
1- Also un·du·la·tive [uhn-juh-ley-tiv, uhn-dyuh-, -duh-]. /ˈʌn dʒəˌleɪ tɪv, ˈʌn dyə-, -də-/.
Other words from undulatory
- non·un·du·la·to·ry, adjective
Words Nearby undulatory
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How to use undulatory in a sentence
At Fontana, however, the undulatory shock was replaced by a vertical one.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes | Charles DavisonThe undulatory theory, now generally accepted, maintains that light is carried by vibrations in ether.
Practical Mechanics for Boys | J. S. ZerbeTheir flight is undulatory like that of the preceding, and all their habits are very similar.
Bird Guide: Land Birds East of the Rockies | Chester A. (Chester Albert) ReedThe woman looped up her veil, festooning it about the undulatory roll of her hat brim.
The Shadow | Arthur StringerHis mind was still touched into mystery by the spirit housed in that uncouth and undulatory flesh.
The Shadow | Arthur Stringer
British Dictionary definitions for undulatory
/ (ˈʌndjʊlətərɪ, -trɪ) /
caused by or characterized by waves or undulations
having a wavelike motion or form
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