wavelength

[weyv-lengkth, -length, -lenth] /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋkθ, -ˌlɛŋθ, -ˌlɛnθ/
noun
1.
Physics. the distance, measured in the direction of propagation of a wave, between two successive points in the wave that are characterized by the same phase of oscillation.
Idioms
2.
on the same wavelength, in sympathy or rapport:
We seemed to be on the same wavelength from the moment we met.
Also, wave length.
Origin
1855-60; wave + length
British Dictionary definitions for on the same wavelength

wavelength

/ˈweɪvˌlɛŋθ/
noun
1.
the distance, measured in the direction of propagation, between two points of the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave λ
2.
the wavelength of the carrier wave used by a particular broadcasting station
3.
(informal) on someone's wavelength, on the same wavelength, having similar views, feelings, or thoughts (as someone else)
Word Origin and History for on the same wavelength

wavelength

n.

1850, "distance between peaks of a wave," from wave (n.) + length. Originally of spectra; radio sense is attested by 1925. Figurative sense of "mental harmony" is recorded from 1927, on analogy of radio waves.

on the same wavelength in Medicine

wavelength wave·length (wāv'lěngkth', -lěngth')
n.

Symbol λ The distance between one peak or crest of a wave of light, heat, or other energy and the next corresponding peak or crest.

on the same wavelength in Science
wavelength
  (wāv'lěngkth')   
The distance between one peak or crest of a wave and the next peak or crest. It is equal to the speed of the wave divided by its frequency, and to the speed of a wave times its period.
on the same wavelength in Culture

wavelength definition


The distance between crests (or troughs) of a wave.

Slang definitions & phrases for on the same wavelength

on the same wavelength

adjective phrase

In agreement; in harmony; tune in: Her door's open, but we are not on the same wavelength/ We do now have a long-range plan. Everybody's on the same page (1962+)


wavelength

Related Terms

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Idioms and Phrases with on the same wavelength

on the same wavelength

In complete accord, in rapport, as in Conductor, orchestra members, soloists, and chorus all were on the same wavelength, making for a wonderful performance. This term alludes to radio waves that carry a broadcast. [ First half of 1900s ]