vibratileadj.n.

Brit.

/ˈvʌɪbrətʌɪl/,

/ˈvʌɪbrətᵻl/, U.S.

/ˈvaɪbrədl/,

/ˈvaɪbrəˌtaɪl/

Etymology: < modern Latin *vibratilis: see vibrate v. + -ile suffix. Compare French vibratile.

A. adj.

1. Of the nature of vibration; marked or characterized by vibration; vibratory.

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > characterized by or consisting of vibration

tremulous?1624

vibrating1685

vibratory1728

vibratile1826

1826 W. Kirby & W. Spence Introd. Entomol. IV. xlvi. 301 Motion:..Vibratile,..when there is a constant oscillation of any part.

1857 Edinb. Rev. July 36 The effect is produced..by the propagation of alternating atomic polarisations in a vibratile way.

1862 H. W. Fuller On Dis. Chest 36 A body not possessed of much molecular elasticity or vibratile power.

1881 St. G. Mivart Cat 245 The vibratile, lashing action of the spermatozoon.

a. Of cilia, etc.: Endowed with the power of vibration; having a rapid and constant oscillatory movement.

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > capable of vibrating

vibratile1835

vibratory1839

1835–6 Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. I. 108/2 Polygastrica,..aquatic animals,..with a circular exsertile dental apparatus around the mouth, and with vibratile cilia for respiration and progressive motion.

1874 J. Lubbock Orig. & Metamorphoses Insects iii. 55 This larva swims by means of minute vibratile hairs or ciliae.

1888 G. Rolleston & W. H. Jackson Forms Animal Life (ed. 2) 861 The longer process is vibratile and breaks away; the other becomes vibratile as soon as it has absorbed the remaining protoplasm.

b. transferred. Of persons, or parts of the body.

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > capable of vibrating > specifically of persons or parts of the body

vibratile1858

1858 O. W. Holmes Autocrat of Breakfast-table in Atlantic Monthly June 104/2 She [a woman] is vibratile and resonant all over.

1898 H. G. Wells Certain Personal Matters 135 One has to resort to the extended arm and fingers vibratile.

B. n.

A vibratory consonant.

ΚΠ

1899 E. J. Payne New World called Amer. II. 151 Both vibratiles and sibilants..are generally employed throughout northern Asia and America.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1917; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	vibratile
释义	vibratileadj.n. Brit. /ˈvʌɪbrətʌɪl/, /ˈvʌɪbrətᵻl/, U.S. /ˈvaɪbrədl/, /ˈvaɪbrəˌtaɪl/ Etymology: < modern Latin vibratilis: see vibrate v. + -ile suffix. Compare French vibratile. A. adj. 1. Of the nature of vibration; marked or characterized by vibration; vibratory. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > characterized by or consisting of vibration tremulous?1624 vibrating1685 vibratory1728 vibratile1826 1826 W. Kirby & W. Spence Introd. Entomol.* IV. xlvi. 301 Motion:..Vibratile,..when there is a constant oscillation of any part. 1857 Edinb. Rev. July 36 The effect is produced..by the propagation of alternating atomic polarisations in a vibratile way. 1862 H. W. Fuller On Dis. Chest 36 A body not possessed of much molecular elasticity or vibratile power. 1881 St. G. Mivart Cat 245 The vibratile, lashing action of the spermatozoon. 2. a. Of cilia, etc.: Endowed with the power of vibration; having a rapid and constant oscillatory movement. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > capable of vibrating vibratile1835 vibratory1839 1835–6 Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. I. 108/2 Polygastrica,..aquatic animals,..with a circular exsertile dental apparatus around the mouth, and with vibratile cilia for respiration and progressive motion. 1874 J. Lubbock Orig. & Metamorphoses Insects iii. 55 This larva swims by means of minute vibratile hairs or ciliae. 1888 G. Rolleston & W. H. Jackson Forms Animal Life (ed. 2) 861 The longer process is vibratile and breaks away; the other becomes vibratile as soon as it has absorbed the remaining protoplasm. b. transferred. Of persons, or parts of the body. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > motion in specific manner > alternating or reciprocating motion > oscillation > vibration > [adjective] > capable of vibrating > specifically of persons or parts of the body vibratile1858 1858 O. W. Holmes Autocrat of Breakfast-table in Atlantic Monthly June 104/2 She [a woman] is vibratile and resonant all over. 1898 H. G. Wells Certain Personal Matters 135 One has to resort to the extended arm and fingers vibratile. B. n. A vibratory consonant. ΚΠ 1899 E. J. Payne New World called Amer. II. 151 Both vibratiles and sibilants..are generally employed throughout northern Asia and America. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1917; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < adj.n.1826
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