Word: oscillation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: os
cil
la
tion
Definition: defined for each point x in the domain of the function by \inf\left\{\mathrm{diam}(f(U))\mid U\mathrm{\ is\ a\ neighborhood\ of\ }x\right\}, and describes the difference (possibly ∞) between the limit superior and limit inferior of the function near that point.
Morphemes:
Affix: oscillate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To vary above and below a mean value.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ōscillō
Language: la
Decoded: oscillo
Meaning: swing
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a state or condition
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.