Sinusoidal

usgb/ˌsaɪ.nəˈsɔɪ.dəl/
Adjective

Relating to or having the shape or characteristics of a sine wave.

The voltage of the alternating current is sinusoidal in nature.
Visual representation of "sinusoidal" - Relating to or having the shape or characteristics of a sine wave.

Often appears as...

  • sinusoidal function
  • sinusoidal signal

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Formal

Technical, Mathematical, Acoustic

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Contextual Use

In technical discussions, the term is often used to describe wave patterns.

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The physicist explained the sinusoidal nature of sound waves.
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Visual Representation

Sinusoidal patterns are visually represented in graphs.

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The sinusoidal graph showed periodic fluctuations in temperature.
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Mathematical Interpretation

In mathematics, sinusoidal functions are key in trigonometry.

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Students learn about sinusoidal functions in their math classes.
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