sawtooth wave

sine waveSine, square wavesquare, triangle wavetriangle, and sawtooth waveforms

Meaning

Noun

A function or waveform that repeatedly ramps upwards (usually linearly) and then sharply drops.

Origin

From sawtooth + wave, named for its resemblance to the jagged teeth of a saw when graphed.

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