: the distance in the line of advance of a wave from any one point to the next point of corresponding phase
2
: a particular course or line of thought especially as related to mutual understanding
two people on different wavelengths
Example Sentences
Light and sound have different wavelengths.
Recent Examples on the WebThis allows the telescope to capture light from distant objects that might otherwise be blocked by cosmic dust particles, which are more likely to interfere with light at a shorter wavelength. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 Sep. 2022 No wavelength is perfect, Longcore says, but blue and white are worst of all. Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 13 June 2022 The latter can use higher laser power because the human cornea absorbs light at this wavelength, limiting damage to the retina. Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 May 2021 The cells are particularly sensitive to the short-wavelength blue light corresponding closely to peak wavelengths found in sunlight. Steven Lockley, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2021 Aneesa is the perfect representation of someone who can be confident, but can still be on the same wavelength, kind, as well. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Aug. 2022 Consumers appear to be on the same wavelength as investors. Paul Vigna, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 On that same wavelength, Bill O’Neill, a performer in the L.A. clown scene, has been developing a solo show for a good portion of 2022 with the premise of slipping on a banana peel in 1,000 different ways. Jake Kroeger, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The eyes on giant squids are optimized for shorter-wavelength blue light. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022 See More