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oscilante

[ɔ.si.ˈlɐ̃.tə]
adjectivemasculine/femininepl: oscilantes
oscillating
1. Moving back and forth regularly between two points or states
The oscillating fan moved air throughout the room.
O ventilador oscilante movimentava o ar por toda a sala.
2. Fluctuating or varying between different values or conditions
The market showed oscilating prices throughout the day.
O mercado apresentou preços oscilantes durante todo o dia.
3. Hesitant or wavering in decision or opinion
His oscilating stance on the issue frustrated his supporters.
Sua posição oscilante sobre a questão frustrou seus apoiadores.
Synonyms
flutuantevacilanteinstávelvariávelpendularvibratório
Antonyms
estávelfixoconstanteinvariávelimóvel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oscilante
Standard usage
Portugal
oscilante
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar oscilante entre duas opções (to be wavering between two options)
movimento oscilante (oscillating movement)
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