reverberation (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/
Definition
reverberation means a violent oscillation or vibration. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The discomfort caused by the bat's reverberation surprised Tommy.
The reverberation that followed Marilyn's shout filled the cavern.
Like the several reverberations of the same image from two opposite looking glasses.
How to Use reverberation
- a/the reverberation (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a reverberation."
- reverberation in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked reverberation in context before translating it."
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