adjective
- having the shape or characteristics of a sine wave; relating to or resembling a sine curve
Usage: mathematics; physics
Examples
- The voltage follows a sinusoidal pattern as it alternates between positive and negative values.
- Sound waves often have a sinusoidal shape when graphed over time.
- The engineer analyzed the sinusoidal motion of the pendulum.
- Ocean tides can be modeled using sinusoidal functions.
- The sinusoidal curve shows the relationship between angle and sine value.
- AC current produces a sinusoidal waveform on an oscilloscope.