Definition of VIBRATION

vibration

Plural: vibrations

Noun

  • the act of vibrating
  • a shaky motion
  • (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
  • a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively
    • "that place gave me bad vibrations"
  • The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.
  • Any periodic process, especially a rapid linear motion of a body about an equilibrium position.
  • A single complete vibrating motion.
  • A vibrational energy of spiritual nature through which mediumistic and other paranormal phenomena are conveyed or affected.
  • An instinctively sensed emotional aura or atmosphere.

Origin / Etymology

From French vibration, from Latin vibrātiō (“a shaking or brandishing”), from vibrō (“shake, vibrate”); see vibrate.
Morphologically vibrate + -ion

Scrabble Score: 14

vibration: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
vibration: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vibration: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

vibration: valid Words With Friends Word