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wavelength

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈweɪvleŋθ/

Forms: wavelengths

wavelength means: Someone’s way of thinking, especially when compared with another person’s.

noun

WAY OF THINKINGB2

Someone’s way of thinking, especially when compared with another person’s.

  • We’re on the same wavelength.
  • My boss and I are on different wavelengths.
  • Are you on her wavelength about this project?

How to use it: on the same wavelength (We are on the same wavelength about raising children.); on a different wavelength (He seems to be on a different wavelength from us.)

Similar words: mindset, way of thinking

Common phrases: same wavelength, different wavelength, on someone’s wavelength

WAVE LENGTHB2

The distance between two matching points on a wave, such as the tops of two neighbouring waves.

  • Red light has a longer wavelength than blue light.
  • We measured the wavelength of the signal.
  • Different wavelengths produce different colours.

Common phrases: short wavelength, long wavelength, wavelength of light, measure wavelength

Questions about wavelength

What does wavelength mean?

Someone’s way of thinking, especially when compared with another person’s.

What is wavelength in other languages?

Türkçe: kafa yapısı · Español: forma de pensar · Français: longueur d’onde · Deutsch: Wellenlänge · Italiano: lunghezza d’onda · 日本語: 波長

How do you pronounce wavelength?

It is pronounced /ˈweɪvleŋθ/.

How do you use wavelength in a sentence?

We’re on the same wavelength. My boss and I are on different wavelengths.

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