resonance meaning and definition

RESONANCE noun

Definition of resonance (noun)

1. an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
2. 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
3. having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
   • synonyms: plangency, reverberance, ringing, sonority, sonorousness, vibrancy
4. a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
   • synonyms: rapport
5. the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities