Resonance - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈrezənəns|  American pronunciation of the word resonance
Brit.  |ˈrez(ə)nəns|  British pronunciation of the word resonance

noun

- an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
- a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system
- having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant (syn: ringing, sonority, vibrancy)
- a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people (syn: rapport)
- the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities

Extra examples

His story didn't have much resonance with the audience.

His words will have resonance for many musicians.

Word forms

noun
singular: resonance
plural: resonances
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