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Reverberation Moderate

Origin: Latin suffix -tion

Reverberation has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

"she could hear echoes of her own footsteps"

2

a remote or indirect consequence of some action

"his declaration had unforeseen repercussions"

"reverberations of the market crash were felt years later"

3

A violent oscillation or vibration.

Example Sentences
"she could hear echoes of her own footsteps" noun
"his declaration had unforeseen repercussions" noun
"reverberations of the market crash were felt years later" noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
reflection consequence
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
re-echo
Rhyming Words
ion aion tion zion pion sion gion bion fion lion dion cion rion orion obion axion deion trion diion arion
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