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Oscillatory vs Oscillator - What's the difference?

oscillatory | oscillator |

As an adjective oscillatory

is that oscillates; oscillating.

As a noun oscillator is

a tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.

oscillatory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • that oscillates; oscillating
  • capable of sustaining oscillations

    • Derived terms

    * oscillatory reaction

    oscillator

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia oscillator) (en noun)
  • a tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform
  • (cellular automata) A pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations.
  • * 2010 , Andrew Adamatzky, Game of Life Cellular Automata (page 126)
    • Synthesis of spaceship flotillas is even more complicated than synthesis of oscillators , since spaceships are like oscillators that move

    Derived terms

    * electronic oscillator * harmonic oscillator