undulation

noun
UK: /ˌʌndjʊˈleɪʃən/
US: /ˌʌndjʊˈleɪʃən/

  1. A wavelike form or motion.

    1. The flag moved with a gentle undulation.
    2. The road's undulation made the car rock slightly from side to side.

  2. A rising and falling of something in the manner of waves.

    1. The undulation of the wheat field was beautiful.
    2. We watched the undulation of the crowd as the music swelled.

Synonyms

ripple oscillation roll fluctuation wave

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "undulation" in English means: A wavelike form or motion., A rising and falling of something in the manner of waves..

The phonetic transcription of "undulation" is /ˌʌndjʊˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌʌndjʊˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "undulation": ripple, oscillation, roll, fluctuation, wave.

Example usage of "undulation": "The flag moved with a gentle undulation.". More examples on the page.