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orbital

 

[ หˆษ”หrbษชtl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

space exploration

relating to or denoting a satellite that orbits the earth or another celestial body.

Synonyms

circulatory, revolutionary, rotational

Examples of usage

  • The spacecraft entered its orbital phase around the planet.
  • The satellite was launched into a stable orbital trajectory.
Context #2 | Noun

astronomy

a curved path described by a celestial body or satellite around a star, planet, or moon.

Synonyms

revolution, rotation, trajectory

Examples of usage

  • The moon follows an orbital path around the Earth.
  • The planet's orbital speed determines its distance from the sun.

Translations

Translations of the word "orbital" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orbital

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค•เฅเคทเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช orbital

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orbit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะฑั–ั‚ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ orbitalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปŒ้“ใฎ (kido no)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orbital

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orbital

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรถrรผngesel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถค๋„์˜ (gwedo-ui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orbitรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ orbitรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝจ้“็š„ (guวdร o de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orbitalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brautar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฑะธั‚ะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orbital

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orbital

Etymology

The word 'orbital' originates from the Latin word 'orbis', meaning circle or orbit. In the context of space exploration and astronomy, the term has been used to describe the paths of celestial bodies and satellites around other objects in the universe. The concept of orbital motion has been fundamental in understanding the dynamics of planetary systems and has played a crucial role in the development of space technology and exploration.

See also: exorbitant, orbit, orbitally, orbiter.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,027 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.