nutation (Meaning)
nutation (n)
uncontrolled nodding
nutation (n.)
The act of nodding.
A very small libratory motion of the earth's axis, by which its inclination to the plane of the ecliptic is constantly varying by a small amount.
The motion of a flower in following the apparent movement of the sun, from the east in the morning to the west in the evening.
Circumnutation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nutation
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nutation Sentence Examples
- The child's head showed an unusual nutation, prompting concern from the pediatrician.
- The slow nutation of the Earth's axis is responsible for the precession of the equinoxes.
- The astronomer observed the periodic nutation of the planet's moon.
- The spacecraft's gyroscopes were designed to compensate for any nutation during its flight.
- The tree's branches exhibited a gentle nutation due to the wind.
- The scientist theorized that the nutation of the Earth's core could have geological implications.
- The surgeon used a nutation tool to manipulate the patient's vertebrae.
- The dancer's graceful nutations added a fluid element to their performance.
- The seismograph detected a faint nutation indicative of an underground tremor.
- The engineering team calibrated the telescope's nutation system to ensure precise object tracking.
FAQs About the word nutation
uncontrolled noddingThe act of nodding., A very small libratory motion of the earth's axis, by which its inclination to the plane of the ecliptic is constantly
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The child's head showed an unusual nutation, prompting concern from the pediatrician.
The slow nutation of the Earth's axis is responsible for the precession of the equinoxes.
The astronomer observed the periodic nutation of the planet's moon.
The spacecraft's gyroscopes were designed to compensate for any nutation during its flight.
