undulation

noun

un·du·la·tion ˌən-jə-ˈlā-shən

ˌən-dyə-,

ˌən-də-

: a rising and falling in waves

: a wavelike motion to and fro in a fluid or elastic medium propagated continuously among its particles but with little or no permanent translation of the particles in the direction of the propagation : vibration

: the pulsation caused by the vibrating together of two tones not quite in unison

: a wavy appearance, outline, or form : waviness

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Total value: $$10.60 billion Summary After a big spike in the value of imports during the height of the pandemic — largely from Switzerland to JFK International Airport — the value (and weight) of gold imports have continued their more normal undulations. —

Ken Roberts, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 That frame's hinging action generates power with every undulation of the surrounding water. —

New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2024 Pamela: There were a lot of undulations, and the bridges. —

Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024 The entrance delivers an object lesson in undulations, with arched openings, a round Emilia mirror from Soho Home, and a spherical O’Connor chandelier from Visual Comfort. —

Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undulation