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vibration

vi·bra·tion [ vī bráysh'n ] (plural vi·bra·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. instance of vibrating: an instance of shaking or moving back and forth very rapidly

2. process of vibrating: the process of moving or being moved back and forth very rapidly

3. physics repetitive periodic oscillation: a continuing periodic oscillation relative to a fixed reference point, or a single complete oscillation

4. atmosphere of place: the atmosphere or aura given off by a place or situation ( informal ) ( often used in the plural )

5. feeling communicated subconsciously: a feeling communicated from one person to another ( informal ) ( often used in the plural )


vi·bra·tion·al adjective
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