vibration

vi·bra·tion  (v-brshn)

n.

1.

a. The act of vibrating.

b. The condition of being vibrated.

2. Physics

a. A rapid linear motion of a particle or of an elastic solid about an equilibrium position.

b. A periodic process.

3. A single complete vibrating motion; a quiver.

4. Slang A distinctive emotional aura or atmosphere regarded as being instinctively sensed or experienced. Often used in the plural: "Miami gives off the same vibrations, the same portent of disaster, but with a difference" (James Atlas).

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vi·bration·al adj.

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vibration

Noun

1. a vibrating

2. Physics

a. a periodic motion about an equilibrium position, such as in the production of sound

b. a single cycle of such a motion

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vibration  (v-brshn)

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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	vibration - the act of vibrating                 quivering, quiver movement, motility, motion, move - a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility" tremor, shudder - an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
	2.	vibration - a shaky motion; "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe" quivering, shakiness, trembling, shaking, palpitation, quiver motion - a state of change; "they were in a state of steady motion" tremolo - (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones tremor - shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)
	3.	vibration - (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean oscillation natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" ripple - (electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value undulation, wave - (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth transient - (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load beat - a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations resonance - a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system sympathetic vibration - (physics) vibration produced by resonance
	4.	vibration - a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively; "that place gave me bad vibrations"; "it gave me a nostalgic vibe" vibe air, aura, atmosphere - a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance"

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vibration

noun 1. shaking, shake, trembling, quake, quaking, shudder, shuddering, quiver, oscillation, judder (informal)

2. throbbing, pulse, thumping, hum, humming, throb, resonance, tremor, drone, droning, reverberation, pulsation

Translations

vibration [vaɪˈbreɪʃən] n → vibración f

vibration [vaɪˈbreɪʃən] n → vibration f

vibration [vaɪˈbreɪʃən] vibrate n (act of vibrating) → Vibrieren nt;

(instance) → Vibration f

vibration [vaɪˈbreɪʃən] n → vibrazione f