Associations to the word «Reverberation»

Wiktionary

REVERBERATION, noun. A violent oscillation or vibration
REVERBERATION, noun. An echo, or a series of overlapping echos
REVERBERATION, noun. The reflection of light or heat; a reflection in, or as though in, a mirror.
REVERBERATION, noun. (plural) An evolving series of effects resulting from a particular event; a repercussion

Dictionary definition

REVERBERATION, noun. The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves; "she could hear echoes of her own footsteps".
REVERBERATION, noun. A remote or indirect consequence of some action; "his declaration had unforeseen repercussions"; "reverberations of the market crash were felt years later".

Wise words

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