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reverberation

Reverberation (noun) means a violent oscillation or vibration.

noun
1
A violent oscillation or vibration.
2
An echo, or a series of overlapping echoes.
3
The reflection of light or heat; a reflection in, or as though in, a mirror.
4
An evolving series of effects resulting from a particular event; a repercussion.
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Etymology

From Old French reverberation, from Medieval Latin reverberatio. Morphologically reverberate + -ion.

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What is the meaning of reverberation?

"reverberation" (noun) means a violent oscillation or vibration.

What are the different meanings of reverberation?

"reverberation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A violent oscillation or vibration; 2. An echo, or a series of overlapping echoes; 3. The reflection of light or heat; a reflection in, or as though in, a mirror.

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