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oscillation vs transient

transient vs oscillation

oscillation and transient both are nouns.

oscillation is not an adjective while transient is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oscillation Yes No No No
transient Yes Yes No No
As nouns, transient is a hyponym of oscillation; that is, transient is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than oscillation:
  • oscillation: (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
  • transient: (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
Other hyponyms of oscillation include ripple, beat, resonance, sympathetic vibration.
oscillation (noun) transient (noun)
(physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon one who stays for only a short time
the process of oscillating between states
oscillation (adjective) transient (adjective)
of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind
lasting a very short time
Difference between oscillation and transient

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