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Meaning of reverberation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. A violent oscillation or vibration.
    countable, uncountable
  2. An echo, or a series of overlapping echoes.
    countable, uncountable
  3. The reflection of light or heat; a reflection in, or as though in, a mirror.
    countable, uncountable
  4. An evolving series of effects resulting from a particular event; a repercussion.
    countable, in-plural, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The discomfort caused by the bat's reverberation surprised Tommy.”
“The reverberation that followed Marilyn's shout filled the cavern.”
“Like the several reverberations of the same image from two opposite looking glasses.”
“Reverberations from the Vietnam war affect our society to this day.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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