oscillation

noun
/ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

Meaning

The movement back and forth at a regular speed.

Example Sentences

The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.

Synonyms

swing, vibration, fluctuation, wave, movement

Antonyms

stillness, stability

Collocations

oscillation frequency, pendulum oscillation, oscillation pattern

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