jounce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions.
noun
  1. A movement, such as a jolt or a shake.
  2. The fourth derivative of the position vector with respect to time; the time derivative of jerk.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

jounce jounces jouncing jounced

Etymology

Unknown, possibly a portmanteau / blend of jolt + bounce.

Synonyms

Related words

Derived words

jouncingly jouncy jounce bumper
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