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vi⋅bra⋅tion

  [vahy-brey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act of vibrating.
2. the state of being vibrated.
3. Physics.
a. the oscillating, reciprocating, or other periodic motion of a rigid or elastic body or medium forced from a position or state of equilibrium.
b. the analogous motion of the particles of a mass of air or the like, whose state of equilibrium has been disturbed, as in transmitting sound.
4. an instance of vibratory motion; oscillation; quiver; tremor.
5. a supernatural emanation, bearing good or ill, that is sensed by or revealed to those attuned to the occult.
6. Often, vibrations. Informal. a general emotional feeling one has from another person or a place, situation, etc.: I usually get good vibrations from him.
Origin:
1645–55; 1965–70 for def. 6; < L vibrātiōn- (s. of vibrātiō). See vibrate, -ion

Related forms:
vi⋅bra⋅tion⋅al, adjective
vi⋅bra⋅tion⋅less, adjective
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vi·bra·tion   (vī-brā'shən)   
n.  
    1. The act of vibrating.
    2. The condition of being vibrated.
    3. A rapid linear motion of a particle or of an elastic solid about an equilibrium position.
    4. A periodic process.
  2. Physics
    1. A rapid linear motion of a particle or of an elastic solid about an equilibrium position.
    2. A periodic process.
  3. A single complete vibrating motion; a quiver.
  4. Slang A distinctive emotional aura or atmosphere regarded as being instinctively sensed or experienced. Often used in the plural: "Miami gives off the same vibrations, the same portent of disaster, but with a difference" (James Atlas).
vi·bra'tion·al adj.
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vibration   (vī-brā'shən)  Pronunciation Key 
A rapid oscillation of a particle, particles, or elastic solid or surface, back and forth across a central position.
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