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vibratory, a.|ˈvaɪbrətərɪ|
[f. vibrate v. + -ory2. Cf. F. vibratoire, Sp. and Pg. vibratorio.]
1. Of the nature of vibration; characterized by or consisting of vibration.
1728Chambers Cycl. s.v. Vibration, Sensation is supposed to be perform'd by means of the vibratory Motion of the Nerves. a1734North Lives (1826) I. 247 When the vibratory pulses are so slow as may be distinguished, sound vanisheth. 1788Gibbon Decl. & F. xliii. IV. 326 An impulsive or vibratory motion was felt [in the earth]. 1801Belsham Philosophy of Mind §4. 41 Impressions made upon the principal organs of sensations, are vibratory; the vibratory agitations of light and of air. 1822–7Good Study Med. (1829) IV. 449 The vibratory and irregular action, which we denominate palpitation of the heart. 1878Prescott Sp. Telephone (1879) 7 The tone or pitch,..which depends upon the rapidity of the vibratory movement.
2. Causing or producing vibration.
1756Burke Subl. & B. iv. §21 The smoothness of the oil, and the vibratory power of the salt, cause the sense we call sweetness. 1793Smeaton Edystone L. §323 So many vibratory strokes, can do it no service. 1812Religionism 44 Vibration lends its aid; for human throats Have vibratory powers, that swell our notes. 1899R. W. Trine In Tune w. Infinite vi. (1900) 128 Don't be afraid to voice your desires. In this way you set into operation vibratory forces which go out and..make their impress felt somewhere.
3. Of or pertaining to, connected or associated with, vibration.
1831R. Blakey Free Will 170 The vibratory, or automatic system of Dr. Hartley. 1834M. Somerville Connex. Phys. Sci. xvii. 140 All the particles of an undulating fluid which are at once in a vibratory state. 1838Penny Cycl. XII. 85/2 Producing a peculiar vibratory sensation. 1889Science-Gossip XXV. 43/1 This is explained by the vibratory theory of light.
4. Capable of vibrating; readily admitting of vibration.
1839Darwin Voy. Nat. i. 17 The animals move with the narrow apex forwards, by the aid of their vibratory ciliæ. 1862R. H. Patterson Ess. Hist. & Art 13 The vibratory rays of the spectrum. 1878Prescott Sp. Telephone (1879) 23 It being necessary to keep the vibratory bells at each station in circuits, in order that calls may be heard.
b. Of the voice: Vibrant. Also const. with.
1890‘R. Boldrewood’ Miner's Right (1899) 95 He..commenced in a resonant vibratory voice. 1891Clark Russell Marriage at Sea vii, A voice vibratory with excitement. |