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Hertzian

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz and his work.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences

Examples

  • Hertzian contact stress
  • Hertzian wave

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Alternative form of Hertzian.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

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adjective

Meaning 3

of or relating to the physicist Heinrich Hertz or his work

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Hertzian discoveries

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Hertz + -ian.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: hertzià — of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work
  • French: hertzien — of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work
  • Galician: hertziano — of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work
  • Italian: hertziano — of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work
  • Portuguese: hertziano — of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work
  • Spanish: herciano — of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work
  • Spanish: hertziano — of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work