undulatory
Americanadjective
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Also undular. moving in undulations.
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having the form or appearance of waves.
adjective
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caused by or characterized by waves or undulations
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having a wavelike motion or form
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A rush of energy follows the introspective opening, as more dancers arrive, joining together in full-bodied, undulatory movement that integrates the fast-paced, stamping footwork of Tswana.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2023
The nature of heat had long been discussed when the world of science decided in favor of the undulatory theory of light.
From Joseph Smith as Scientist A Contribution to Mormon Philosophy by John Andreas Widtsoe
Both refraction and dispersion are due to the unequal resistances of the medium to undulatory movements of different periodicity.
From The Mechanism of Life by Stéphane Leduc
It frequently remains in the air for several seconds, and while there also makes undulatory motions, during which the position of the feet under the table can be thoroughly examined.
From Mysterious Psychic Forces An Account of the Author's Investigations in Psychical Research, Together with Those of Other European Savants by Camille Flammarion
Sound, is said to be propagated by the undulatory, or vibratory motion of the air.
From Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained by Thomas P. Jones
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