wavelet

American

[wayv-lit] / ˈweɪv lɪt /

noun

a small wave; ripple.

wavelet British

/ ˈweɪvlɪt /

noun

a small wave

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wavelet Scientific

/ wāv′lĭt /

A small wave; a ripple.
See more at wave

Etymology

Origin of wavelet

First recorded in 1800–10; wave + -let

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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

I remain skeptical that this wavelet will persist into 2018.

From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2017

One wavelet of Internet tributes paid to Mr. Bowie after his death on Sunday recalled a trip he took to a hotel room, in 1983, to pick a bone with MTV.

From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2016

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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