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   Res·o·nance

   /ˈrezənəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating: "the resonance of his voice"
   • ▪ the ability to evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions: "the concepts lose their emotional resonance"
   • 2. the reinforcement or prolongation of sound by reflection from a surface or by the synchronous vibration of a neighboring object.
   • 3. the condition in which an electric circuit or device produces the largest possible response to an applied oscillating signal, especially when its inductive and its capacitative reactances are balanced.
   • ▪ the condition in which an object or system is subjected to an oscillating force having a frequency close to its own natural frequency.
   • 4. the occurrence of a simple ratio between the periods of revolution of two bodies about a single primary.
   • 5. the state attributed to certain molecules of having a structure that cannot adequately be represented by a single structural formula but is a composite of two or more structures of higher energy.
   • 6. a short-lived subatomic particle that is an excited state of a more stable particle.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin resonantia ‘echo’, from resonare ‘resound’ (see resonant).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › resonanceResonance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. : a vibration of large amplitude in a mechanical or electrical system caused by a relatively small periodic stimulus of the same or nearly the same period as the natural vibration period of the system. : the state of adjustment that produces resonance in a mechanical or electrical system.

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   noun. the condition or quality of being resonant. sound produced by a body vibrating in sympathy with a neighbouring source of sound. the condition of a body or system when it is subjected to a periodic disturbance of the same frequency as the natural frequency of the body or system.

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   RESONANCE definition: 1. the quality of being loud and clear 2. the production of a sound as a result of vibration…. Learn more.

5. byjus.com › physics › resonanceResonance - Definition, Examples & Resonant Frequency With...

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   Resonance is a phenomenon that occurs when the matching vibrations of another object increase the amplitude of an object’s oscillations. This article will explore some examples of resonance and understand the resonant frequency and its calculation.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRESONANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RESONANCE meaning: 1. the quality of being loud and clear 2. the production of a sound as a result of vibration…. Learn more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › resonanceResonance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Resonance is the quality of being “resonant,” which can mean “strong and deep in tone” or “having a lasting effect.” If your voice has resonance, you might consider a profession that involves public speaking.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › resonanceResonance Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   RESONANCE meaning: 1 : the quality of a sound that stays loud, clear, and deep for a long time; 2 : a quality that makes something personally meaningful or important to someone.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionresonance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable, uncountable] (specialist) the sound or other vibration produced in an object by sound or vibrations of a similar frequency from another object.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › resonanceResonance Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Resonance definition: Richness or significance, especially in evoking an association or strong emotion.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRESONANCE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    Resonance is a condition in a circuit in which the size of the voltage or the current becomes a maximum or the circuit becomes purely resistive.