Word: oscillator
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: os
cil
la
tor
Definition: A pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations.
Morphemes:
Affix: oscillate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ōscillō
Language: la
Decoded: oscillo
Meaning: swing
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Appended to the names of members of classes of components, especially those that have an extensive property name of the same root suffixed with -ance