oscillator
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Noun — An electronic circuit built to produce a continuous, repeating wave signal.
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Etymology
Formed by adding the agent suffix "-or" to "oscillate," from Latin oscillare, "to swing."
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What does “oscillator” mean?
The word “oscillator” means an electronic circuit built to produce a continuous, repeating wave signal. In plain terms, something that keeps producing a repeating back-and-forth pattern — most often an electronic circuit generating a wave.
How do you use “oscillator” in a sentence?
Here is “oscillator” used in a sentence: “The synthesizer's oscillator generates the raw tone before any effects are applied.”
What part of speech is “oscillator”?
“Oscillator” is a noun.
Where does the word “oscillator” come from?
The word “oscillator” comes from Latin. Formed by adding the agent suffix "-or" to "oscillate," from Latin oscillare, "to swing.".
How many meanings does “oscillator” have?
“Oscillator” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an electronic circuit built to produce a continuous, repeating wave signal.