sinusoidal
Pronunciation
Adjective
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Having the smooth, repeating up-and-down shape of a sine wave.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The voltage in a standard home electrical supply varies in a _____ pattern over time."
Answer: sinusoidal
In your own words, what does "sinusoidal" mean?
Having the smooth, repeating up-and-down shape of a sine wave.
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