Sinusoidal
Adjective
Relating to or having the shape or characteristics of a sine wave.
The voltage of the alternating current is sinusoidal in nature.

Often appears as...
- sinusoidal function
- sinusoidal signal
Usage tips
Formal
Technical, Mathematical, Acoustic
Adjective
Relating to or having the shape or characteristics of a sine wave.
The voltage of the alternating current is sinusoidal in nature.

Often appears as...
- sinusoidal function
- sinusoidal signal
Usage tips
Formal
Technical, Mathematical, Acoustic
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Contextual Use
In technical discussions, the term is often used to describe wave patterns.
The physicist explained the sinusoidal nature of sound waves.
Visual Representation
Sinusoidal patterns are visually represented in graphs.
The sinusoidal graph showed periodic fluctuations in temperature.
Mathematical Interpretation
In mathematics, sinusoidal functions are key in trigonometry.
Students learn about sinusoidal functions in their math classes.
Contextual Use
In technical discussions, the term is often used to describe wave patterns.
The physicist explained the sinusoidal nature of sound waves.
Visual Representation
Sinusoidal patterns are visually represented in graphs.
The sinusoidal graph showed periodic fluctuations in temperature.
Mathematical Interpretation
In mathematics, sinusoidal functions are key in trigonometry.
Students learn about sinusoidal functions in their math classes.
Contextual Use
In technical discussions, the term is often used to describe wave patterns.
The physicist explained the sinusoidal nature of sound waves.
Visual Representation
Sinusoidal patterns are visually represented in graphs.
The sinusoidal graph showed periodic fluctuations in temperature.
Mathematical Interpretation
In mathematics, sinusoidal functions are key in trigonometry.
Students learn about sinusoidal functions in their math classes.
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