a periodic motion about an equilibrium position, such as the regular displacement of air in the propagation of sound
b.
a single cycle of such a motion
3.
the process or state of vibrating or being vibrated
Derived forms
vibrational (viˈbrational)
adjective
vibrationless (viˈbrationless)
adjective
vibration in American English
(vaɪˈbreɪʃən)
noun
1.
the action of vibrating
; specif.,
a.
movement back and forth, as of a pendulum; oscillation
b.
rapid rhythmic movement back and forth; quiver
2.
vacillation or wavering, as between two choices or opinions
3. US; [pl.]
emotional qualities or supernatural emanations that are sensed or felt by another person or thing
4. Physics
a.
periodic, to-and-fro motion or oscillation of an object, as an elastic body or the particles of a fluid, when it is displaced from the rest position or position of equilibrium, as in transmitting sound
b.
a single, complete oscillation
Derived forms
vibrational (viˈbrational)
adjective
Word origin
L vibratio
vibration in Mechanical Engineering
(vaɪbreɪʃən)
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Mechanics and dynamics)
Vibration is the backward and forward movement of a body.
Sound is caused by vibration that makes particles in the air form sound waves.
A damper is used to reduce vibration.
Vibration is the backward and forward movement of a body.
forced vibration, free vibration, random vibration
Examples of 'vibration' in a sentence
vibration
Three changes in frequency give three sound vibrations.
Schneider, Hermann & Schneider, Leo The Harper Dictionary of Science in Everyday Language (1988)
You could feel the vibration from it and a huge flock of birds all took off.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They are also dampened to reduce vibrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Music is merely vibrations in the air.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
You will get vibrations and noise from the trains and it would be quite substantial.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They are assembled molecule by molecule in a vacuum without light or sound or any vibration.
Zindell, David The Broken God (1993)
The vibrations feel strange at first but eyes were instantly transformed.
The Sun (2008)
Machines were invented to reduce heat and vibration.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Experts think that the animals may have picked up sound vibrations.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He lies on his body and can feel the vibration.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Good vibrations: what makes a place cool?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The building had to be just right - with no vibration or outside noise.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Hearing is a sensation produced by vibrations or sound waves which are converted into nerve impulses by the ear and transmitted to the brain.
McCahill, T. A. Biology Basic Facts (1982)
My hearing impairment helps; it enables me to be more in tune with the vibrations in the air.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It also drastically reduces the vibration, so that orange and blue are generally more comfortable to look at.
Freeman, Michael Collins Complete Guide to Photography (1993)
I can sense when the rabbit is calm or not by feeling the vibrations running through its body.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
With a twang of his tuning fork, he sends vibrations down the implements to the ear to clean them better.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The bars feel a little too wide and, as it happens, are being shortened to reduce vibration.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Sure, you will get the housework done more quickly but there will be some issues with noise, vibration and harshness.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I care about health, about good vibrations, not destruction.
The Sun (2012)
Synonyms of 'vibration'
shaking, shake, trembling, quake
throbbing, pulse, thumping, hum
More Synonyms of vibration
All related terms of 'vibration'
free vibration
the vibration of a structure that occurs at its natural frequency , as opposed to a forced vibration
forced vibration
Forced vibration is a type of vibration in which a force is repeatedly applied to a mechanical system.
random vibration
Random vibration is a type of forced vibration in which the motion follows no regular pattern .
anti-vibration mounting
An anti-vibration mounting is a flexible support for an engine that reduces the amount of noise and vibration that passes to the vehicle chassis .
vibration white finger
a condition affecting workers using vibrating machinery , which causes damage to the blood vessels and nerves of the fingers and leads to a permanent loss of feeling
stationary wave
→ standing wave
NVH
NVH is the study of the noise and vibration levels of a vehicle.
Chinese translation of 'vibration'
vibration
(vaɪˈbreɪʃən)
n
(u) (= movement) 震动(動) (zhèndòng)
(c) (= instance) 颤(顫)动(動) (chàndòng)
Nearby words of
vibration
via
viable
vibrate
vibration
vicar
vice
vice president
1 (noun)
Definition
a vibrating
The vibration dislodged the pins from the plane's rudder.
Synonyms
shaking
shake
blurring of photos caused by camera shake
trembling
quake
quaking
shudder
She recoiled with a shudder.
shuddering
quiver
I felt a quiver of panic.
oscillation
judder (informal)
2 (noun)
Definition
a vibrating
They heard a distant low vibration in the distance.