noun
- An excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation.
- A vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system.
- Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant.
- synonyms: plangency, reverberance, ringing, sonorousness, sonority, vibrancy
- A relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people.
- synonyms: rapport
- The quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities. .
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