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vi·bra·tion \vīˈbrāshən\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin vibration-, vibratio, from vibratus (past participle of vibrare to shake, vibrate) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at wipe 1. a. : a periodic motion of the particles of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from the position of equilibrium when that equilibrium has been disturbed (as when a stretched cord or other body produces musical tones or particles of air transmit sounds to the ear) b. : the action of vibrating or the state of being vibrated or in vibratory motion: as (1) : oscillation (2) : a quivering or trembling motion : quiver 2. : an instance of vibration: as a. : the complete movement described by a particle of an elastic body or medium until the periodic motion begins to repeat itself b. : one half of the periodic motion of a particle c. obsolete : a hypothetical motion of the nerves serving as a means of transmission of sensory impressions d. : an occult or supernatural entity that exerts a harmful or beneficial influence and is sensible to a person psychically attuned to it < the evil act has set millions of vibrations going — Margery Allingham > < got vibrations that you fellows were close — W.T.Brannon > 3. : vacillation in opinion, doctrine, or conduct 4. a. : a characteristic emanation, aura, or spirit that infuses or vitalizes and that can be intuitively sensed or experienced < what was most stimulating … depended largely on the vibrations of his time and country — Sean O'Faolain > < the vibration of human kinship — Jean S. Untermeyer > b. : a psychological response especially to aesthetic or emotional stimuli < could … the memory of his smile awake the familiar vibrations — Ellen Glasgow > |