continuous wave

noun

An electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave, that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of infinite duration.

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Meanings

nouncontinuous wave (countable and uncountable, plural continuous waves)

plural continuous waves

  1. countableuncountableAn electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave, that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of infinite duration.

    Synonyms: CW

  2. historicaluncountablebroadcastingAn early method of radio transmission in which a sinusoidal carrier wave is switched on and off, and information is carried in the varying duration of the on and off periods.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn electromagnetic wave of constant amplitude and frequency, typically a sine wave, that for mathematical analysis is considered to be of infinite duration.

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CW
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APA

continuous wave. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/continuous%20wave

MLA

“continuous wave.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/continuous%20wave. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “continuous wave,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/continuous%20wave.

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