undulatory

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A rush of energy follows the introspective opening, as more dancers arrive, joining together in full-bodied, undulatory movement that integrates the fast-paced, stamping footwork of Tswana.

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

This emission theory of light was abandoned in favour of Huygens' undulatory theory.

From The Mechanism of Life by Leduc, Stéphane

The nature of heat had long been discussed when the world of science decided in favor of the undulatory theory of light.

From Joseph Smith as Scientist A Contribution to Mormon Philosophy by Widtsoe, John Andreas

It frequently remains in the air for several seconds, and while there also makes undulatory motions, during which the position of the feet under the table can be thoroughly examined.

From Mysterious Psychic Forces An Account of the Author's Investigations in Psychical Research, Together with Those of Other European Savants by Flammarion, Camille

As a consequence of this hypothesis, it follows that the velocity of light must be greater the denser the medium, while the undulatory theory leads to precisely the opposite result.

From Heroes of Science: Physicists by Garnett, William