undulant

[uhn-juh-luhnt, uhn-dyuh-, -duh-]

adjective

1. undulating; wavelike in motion or pattern.

   an undulant edge.

undulant

/ ˈʌndjʊlənt /

adjective

1. rare,  resembling waves; undulating

Other Word Forms

• undulance noun
• nonundulant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of undulant¹

First recorded in 1820–30; undul(ate) + -ant

Example Sentences

Dr. Scott thought Jimmie had something called undulant fever, caused by the unpasteurized milk and cheese that was commonly consumed at that time.

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Corners are turned down and loose ends tied up, but all this energy and activity float on a smooth surface of undulant ease.

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In humans, a brucellosis infection can cause undulant fever and fatigue.

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By this point, the lights are swirling like the aurora borealis and the undulant dancers are waving their hands in the air like they just don’t care.

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Behind her, an undulant cascade of a semi-transparent textile striped in dark green is nearly abstract.

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