'antivibratory' originates from English combining the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek anti-, meaning 'against') with the adjective 'vibratory' (from Latin 'vibrare', to move quickly or shake).

'vibratory' developed from Latin 'vibrare' through Late Latin/Old French influences into Middle English as 'vibrit'/'vibrare' and then 'vibratory'; 'antivibratory' was formed in modern English by adding the productive prefix 'anti-' to 'vibratory'.

Initially it literally meant 'against shaking' or 'opposed to vibration'; over time it has remained focused on technical senses describing materials, mounts, or devices that reduce or prevent vibration.