Definition
The distance between successive peaks or troughs in a wave; metaphorically, a shared understanding or frequency of communication between people. When two people are "on the same wavelength," they understand each other intuitively.
Example Usage
After years of working together, the design and engineering teams finally got on the same wavelength.
Origin
From physics terminology describing electromagnetic and sound waves, adopted into colloquial speech by the mid-20th century.
Fun Fact
The phrase "on the same wavelength" became popular during the radio era, when tuning to the correct frequency was essential for communication.
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