undulatory theory

noun

, Physics.

1. wave theory ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of undulatory theory¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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

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This diffraction of light first proved to us definitely the reality of the undulatory theory of light.

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Still the Undulatory Theory had undoubtedly dawned upon the mind of this remarkable man.

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This subject may be illustrated by the phenomena which first suggested the undulatory theory to the mind of Hooke.

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The undulatory theory affirms that the rings are caused by the interference of waves reflected from both surfaces.

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