Cymatic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /saɪ.mæ.tɪk/

Origin

First attested in 1828; formed as cymat- (the long stem of cyma) + -ic; compare the later cymatics (1966) and the earlier Latin cȳmaticus (1753).

Full definition of cymatic

Adjective

1. (physics) Of or pertaining to cymatics.
2. Describing any secondary effect of sound or similar vibrations.