oscillatory

[ os-uh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. characterized by or involving oscillation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oscillatory¹

1730–40; < New Latin oscillātōrius, equivalent to Latin oscillā ( re ) to swing ( oscillate ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

Simulations revealed that the ship experienced oscillatory deviations in all the three cases.

From Science Daily

But just as clearly, measurements of neural spiking and broader oscillatory activity showed that those signals failed to propagate to three other cortical regions with higher-level processing and cognitive responsibilities, as seen during normal wakefulness.

From Science Daily

Kruse has been working on oscillatory reactions for more than 30 years.

From Science Daily

The torso and lower legs each move relative to the seat in an oscillatory fashion, but the frequency of that oscillation changes to remain optimal for pumping.

From Science Magazine

The patient eventually needed a rare treatment known as high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, which involves gentle vibrations that move air around in the lungs.

From New York Times