undulate


2un·du·late

verb \-ˌlāt\
un·du·lat·edun·du·lat·ing

Definition of UNDULATE

intransitive verb
1
: to form or move in waves : fluctuate
2
: to rise and fall in volume, pitch, or cadence
3
: to present a wavy appearance
transitive verb
: to cause to move in a wavy, sinuous, or flowing manner

Origin of UNDULATE

Late Latin undula small wave, from Latin *undula
First Known Use: 1664

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