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wavelet

American  
[weyv-lit] / ˈweɪv lɪt /

noun

  1. a small wave; ripple.

wavelet British  
/ ˈweɪvlɪt /

noun

  1. a small wave

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wavelet Scientific  
/ wāv′lĭt /

  1. A small wave; a ripple.

  2. See more at wave

Etymology

Origin of wavelet

First recorded in 1800–10; wave + -let

Example Sentences

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“I think that whether or not we have a summer wavelet, at least we should be prepared to do some preventative activities in the fall,” she says.

From Scientific American • Aug. 14, 2023

The wave, however, turned out to be more of a wavelet.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2022

The Daubechies wavelet propelled the field into the digital age.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2021

Maybe we’re in the middle of another wavelet.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2019

A little, rubbishy wavelet, full of candy wrappers and orange peel and seaweed, folded over my foot.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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