Definition of "undamped" [undamped]

• Physics Not tending toward a state of rest; not damped. Used of oscillations. (adjective)
• Not stifled or discouraged; unchecked: undamped ardor. (adjective)

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• "This discovery was of importance, as it was found that the waves so generated were undamped, that is, capable of proceeding to their destination without loss of amplitude."
• "Paul gave a more polished version of his stump speech, greeted with thoughtful applause undamped by Paul's signature mix of optimism and gloom."
• "He wore the customary expression of a man doing battle with a mortal enemy, common to all men adjusting their neckwear, but he undamped his lips to grin at me."