wave theory

proper noun

Synonym of wave model (“a model of language change in which an innovation gradually spreads outward from its region of origin”).

Similar
wave modelundulatory theorywave theory of light
Opposite
corpuscular theory
OriginGerman Wellentheorie →
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Meanings

proper nounthe wave theory
  1. Synonym of wave model (“a model of language change in which an innovation gradually spreads outward from its region of origin”).

    Synonyms: wave model

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounSynonym of wave model (“a model of language change in which an innovation gradually spreads outward from its region of origin”).

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wave model

More synonyms by meaning

noun(physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves

Similar
undulatory theorywave theory of light
Opposite
corpuscular theory
Broader
scientific theory
Also see
wave model

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

  1. GermanWellentheorie
  2. Englishwave theory

Calque of German Wellentheorie.

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