Etymology

wavelet

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Today it means: A small wave; a ripple. Full definition →

French ondelette
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  1. French · calque ofondelette
  2. English todaywavelet

From wave + -let; a calque of French ondelette, from onde (“wave”) + -ette (diminutive suffix).

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