wavelength
n.
also wave-length, 1850, "distance between peaks of a wave," from wave, n. + length. Originally of spectra; radio sense is attested by 1925. Figurative sense of "mental harmony" is recorded from 1927, on analogy of radio waves.
词汇 | wavelength |
词根词缀 | Online Etymology Dictionary wavelength n. also wave-length, 1850, "distance between peaks of a wave," from wave, n. + length. Originally of spectra; radio sense is attested by 1925. Figurative sense of "mental harmony" is recorded from 1927, on analogy of radio waves. |
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