Meaning of reverberation | Babel Free
/ɹiˈvɜː(ɹ)bəɹeɪʃən/Definitions
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A violent oscillation or vibration. countable, uncountable
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An echo, or a series of overlapping echoes. countable, uncountable
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The reflection of light or heat; a reflection in, or as though in, a mirror. countable, uncountable
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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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.