Synonyms for

Orbital

Verb / ˈɔ:rbʌtʌl / Another word for orbital — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to an orbit or orbits

Synonyms & similar words

circular elliptical pathway trajectory revolutionary rotational spinning turning cyclic cyclonic gyratory orb ringed rotary rotating whirling wheeling circumrotatory circumgyratory circumvolutory

Synonyms by register

Formal

circulatory rotational elliptical cyclical

Informal

around circling wheeling

Literary

celestial astral wandering

Antonyms

central terrestrial grounded earthbound local non-orbital

Common collocations

  • orbital mechanics
  • orbital path
  • orbital period
  • orbital velocity
  • orbital debris
  • orbital insertion
  • orbital flight
  • orbital maneuver

Word family

noun orbit
verb orbit
adjective orbital

Usage note

Primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, especially astronomy and physics. Can also refer to a path around something in a more general sense.

Example sentences

  1. The planets in our solar system have orbital paths around the sun.
  2. The space shuttle was in a stable orbital position.
  3. The satellite was launched into a geostationary orbital position.
  4. The moon has a natural orbital path around the Earth.
  5. The robotic arm was used to move the object into an orbital position.

Quotes

  • "The space shuttle was often used as a tool to deploy and repair orbital satellites."
  • "The orbital debris in space poses a threat to the safety of spacecraft and astronauts."
  • "The orbital velocity required to escape the Earth's gravity is approximately 11.2 kilometers per second."

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