undulate Meaning & Definition
What Does Undulate Mean?
Undulate is used as a verb meaning To cause to move in a wavelike motion. It is also used to mean To cause to resemble a wave. As an adjective, it means Wavy in appearance or form. As an adjective, it means (of a margin) sinuous, winding up and down.
Undulate at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈʌndjəleɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ruffle, ripple and riffle |
| Comparative / superlative | more undulate, most undulate |
| Verb forms | undulates, undulating, undulated |
Undulate Definition (Verb)
- To cause to move in a wavelike motion.
- To cause to resemble a wave.
- To move in wavelike motions.
His tongue undulated.
- To appear wavelike.
Undulate as an Adjective
- Wavy in appearance or form.
- Changing the pitch and volume of one's voice.
- sinuous, winding up and down.
Adjective
- (of a margin) sinuous, winding up and down.
Synonyms of Undulate
Undulate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Undulate
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Undulate in a Sentence
His tongue undulated.
Word Forms & Grammar
undulate (third-person singular simple present undulates, present participle undulating, simple past and past participle undulated)
undulate (comparative more undulate, superlative most undulate)
Words That Rhyme With Undulate
Origin of Undulate
Origin 1: First attested in 1664; borrowed from New Latin undulātus, the perfect passive participle of undulō (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from an unattested *undula (“small wave”), diminutive of Latin unda (“wave”).
Origin 2: Borrowed from Late Latin undulātus (“undulated”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
How Do You Say Undulate?
Undulate is pronounced //ˈʌndjəleɪt// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Undulate
Is undulate a verb or an adjective?
Undulate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for undulate?
You can replace undulate with words such as ruffle, ripple and riffle. See the full list of undulate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of undulate?
The past tense of undulate is undulated. The present participle is undulating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of undulate?
The comparative form is more undulate and the superlative form is most undulate.