continuous wave
continuous wave · continuous waves
An electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave,…An electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave, that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of infinite duration.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave, that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of infinite duration.
(historical, uncountable)An early method of radio transmission in which a sinusoidal carrier wave is switched on and off, and information is carried in the varying duration of the on and off periods.
Forms
plural: continuous waves| Singular | continuous wave |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsCW
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable