undulatory

[ uhn-juh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, uhn-dyuh-, -duh- ]

adjective

1. Also undu·lar. moving in undulations.
2. having the form or appearance of waves.

ˈundulatory

/ ˈʌndjʊlətərɪ; -trɪ /

adjective

1. caused by or characterized by waves or undulations
2. having a wavelike motion or form

Other Words From

• non·undu·la·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of undulatory¹

First recorded in 1720–30; undulate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

At Fontana, however, the undulatory shock was replaced by a vertical one.

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The undulatory theory, now generally accepted, maintains that light is carried by vibrations in ether.

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Their flight is undulatory like that of the preceding, and all their habits are very similar.

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The woman looped up her veil, festooning it about the undulatory roll of her hat brim.

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His mind was still touched into mystery by the spirit housed in that uncouth and undulatory flesh.

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Related Words

• coiled
• curly
• curved
• sinuous