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vibration

[ vahy-brey-shuhn ]
/ vaɪˈbreɪ ʃən /
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noun
the act of vibrating, or an instance of vibratory motion; oscillation; quiver; tremor.
the state of being vibrated.
Physics.
  1. the oscillating, reciprocating, or other periodic motion of a rigid or elastic body or medium forced from a position or state of equilibrium.
  2. the analogous motion of the particles of a mass of air or the like, whose state of equilibrium has been disturbed, as in transmitting sound.
a supernatural emanation, bearing good or ill, that is sensed by or revealed to those attuned to the occult.
Often vibrations .Informal. vibe (defs. 1, 2).
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Origin of vibration

First recorded in 1645–55, and in 1965–70 for def. 5; from Latin vibrātiōn- (stem of vibrātiō ); see vibrate, -ion

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British Dictionary definitions for vibration

vibration
/ (vaɪˈbreɪʃən) /

noun
the act or an instance of vibrating
physics
  1. a periodic motion about an equilibrium position, such as the regular displacement of air in the propagation of sound
  2. a single cycle of such a motion
the process or state of vibrating or being vibrated

Derived forms of vibration

vibrational, adjectivevibrationless, adjective
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Scientific definitions for vibration

vibration
[ vī-brāshən ]

A rapid oscillation of a particle, particles, or elastic solid or surface, back and forth across a central position.
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