Gyration: meaning, definitions and examples

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gyration

 

[ dส’aษชหˆreษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

motion, physics

Gyration refers to the act of rotating or spinning around a central axis. In physics, it is often used to describe the rotational motion of an object and its distribution of mass relative to that axis. The concept is crucial in mechanics, especially when analyzing the movement of celestial bodies or rotating machinery. Exploration of gyration helps in understanding rotational dynamics, stability, and various forms of energy transfer associated with rotating systems.

Synonyms

revolution, rotation, spinning, twirl

Examples of usage

  • The gyration of the planet can influence its atmospheric conditions.
  • We studied the gyration of the fan blades during operation.
  • The dancers moved with a graceful gyration, captivating the audience.
  • Gyration patterns can determine the stability of the aircraft.

Translations

Translations of the word "gyration" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น giro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Drehung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตั€ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž่ปข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rotation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ giro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ „

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otรกฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otรกฤanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹่ฝฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrtenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ giro

Etymology

The word 'gyration' originates from the Latin term 'gyratio', meaning 'a turning' or 'rotation'. It is derived from the verb 'gyrari', which means 'to turn' or 'to revolve'. The suffix '-ation' indicates a process or action, emphasizing the act of rotating. The term began to circulate in the English language in the late 16th century, primarily in scientific contexts related to mathematics and physics. Over time, its usage expanded into other fields, including dance and sports, reflecting various forms of circular motion. The scientific community adopted the term to describe the principles of motion in mechanics, particularly in dynamics and the study of angular momentum.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,640, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.