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rippling

Meanings
  • verb

    The act or sound of water or other fluid moving in small waves or ripples.

    - "The pond was mirror-like, with not a ripple disturbed by the wind."
    - "After the stone was thrown into the pool, there were ripples spreading out from the point of impact."
  • noun

    A smooth, gentle, and continuous change or development.

    - "The ripple effects of the company's decision were felt throughout the industry."
    - "The ripple of excitement ran through the crowd as the band took the stage."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rippling
hymnal , trembling , stumbling , grumbling , numbling
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. ripple (English) : A small wave or ripple on the surface of a liquid.

  2. ripple (English) : A crease or wrinkle, especially one that is small and regular in shape.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. rippling (fabric texture)

  2. ripple (a crease or wrinkle)

  3. ripple (a sound made by a riot)

  4. ripple (a type of fishing lure)

  5. rippled (having ripples or waves)

Variants
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ripple , rippled , rippler , ripplers , ripples , rippling
Forms
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ripples (uncountable), rippling (present participle), rippled (past participle)

Etymology
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Old English 'ripelian' meaning 'to flow, run', from 'rippe' meaning 'current, stream'.

Trivia
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  1. Rippling is a common phenomenon in nature, found in bodies of water of all sizes, from ponds and lakes to oceans and rivers.

  2. The term 'rippling' is also used in technology, particularly in relation to computer graphics and animation, to describe the smooth, continuous movement of objects or surfaces.

  3. The sound of rippling water is often used in relaxation and meditation practices to help reduce stress and promote relaxation.

  4. In some cultures, rippling is considered a sign of good luck or prosperity, particularly when it occurs in bodies of water near homes or businesses.

  5. The term 'rippling' is derived from the Old English word 'ripelian', which means 'to flow, run'.

Related Concepts
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  1. waves: Rippling is a type of wave motion, characterized by small, continuous waves.

  2. hydrology: Rippling is a phenomenon often studied in hydrology, particularly in relation to water flow and sediment transport.

Culture
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Rippling is often used as a metaphor in literature, music, and art to describe gentle, continuous change or development. In poetry, ripples can symbolize the passage of time or the effects of an action. In music, rippling can be used to describe a smooth, continuous musical passage or rhythm. In art, rippling can be depicted in paintings and sculptures to convey a sense of tranquility and calm.

How to Memorize "rippling"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a calm pond with small ripples spreading out from the center after a stone is thrown in.
    - Imagine a smooth, continuous musical passage or rhythm.
    - Visualize the gentle, continuous change or development described by the term 'rippling'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'rippling' with calmness, tranquility, and gentle change.
    - Link the term 'rippling' with the image of a smooth, continuous musical passage or rhythm.
    - Associate the term 'rippling' with the gentle waves on the surface of a body of water.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Ripples in a Pond' to remember the definition of 'rippling' as 'The act or sound of water or other fluid moving in small waves or ripples.'
    - Use the mnemonic 'Rhythmic Changes' to remember the definition of 'rippling' as 'A smooth, gentle, and continuous change or development.'

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