A1 noun Neutral

wavelength

/ˈweɪv.leŋθ/

Wavelength is the distance between two peaks of a light or sound wave. It is also used to describe when people have the same ideas and understand each other.

Beispiele

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1

Each radio station has its own wavelength.

Each radio station has its own wavelength.

2

The experiment measures the wavelength of green light.

The experiment measures the wavelength of green light.

3

I'm glad we are on the same wavelength about dinner.

I'm glad we are on the same wavelength about dinner.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
wavelength
Verwandt
wave
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'length' of a 'wave'—use a ruler to measure the distance between two points.

Schnelles Quiz

We work very well together because we are on the same _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: wavelength

Beispiele

1

Each radio station has its own wavelength.

everyday

Each radio station has its own wavelength.

2

The experiment measures the wavelength of green light.

formal

The experiment measures the wavelength of green light.

3

I'm glad we are on the same wavelength about dinner.

informal

I'm glad we are on the same wavelength about dinner.

4

The wavelength determines the color of the light spectrum.

academic

The wavelength determines the color of the light spectrum.

5

The team must be on the same wavelength to finish the project.

business

The team must be on the same wavelength to finish the project.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
wavelength
Verwandt
wave

Häufige Kollokationen

on the same wavelength on the same wavelength
short wavelength short wavelength
long wavelength long wavelength
radio wavelength radio wavelength
different wavelength different wavelength

Häufige Phrasen

on the same wavelength

thinking in the same way

get on the same wavelength

to start understanding each other

different wavelength

not understanding each other

Wird oft verwechselt mit

wavelength vs frequency

Wavelength is the distance of a wave, while frequency is how many waves pass in one second.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this word in science to talk about physics, or use the idiom 'on the same wavelength' to talk about communication.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget that 'wavelength' is a single word and write it as two words.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'length' of a 'wave'—use a ruler to measure the distance between two points.

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Wortherkunft

From the words 'wave' and 'length', first used in physics in the late 1800s.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural form: wavelengths Often used with the preposition 'on'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many English-speaking countries, being 'on the same wavelength' is a common way to describe a good connection between friends or colleagues.

Schnelles Quiz

We work very well together because we are on the same _______.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: wavelength

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