VIBRATION


Meaning of VIBRATION in English

n.1 the act or an instance of vibrating; oscillation.

2 Physics (esp. rapid) motion to and fro esp. of the parts of a fluid or an elastic solid whose equilibrium has been disturbed or of an electromagnetic wave.

3 (in pl.) a a mental (esp. occult) influence. b a characteristic atmosphere or feeling in a place, regarded as communicable to people present in it.

Derivatives:

vibrational adj.

Etymology: L vibratio (as VIBRATE)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.