Circumvolutionary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Circumvolutionary is an adjective meaning Pertaining to something that revolves, rotates, or gyrates around an axis.
Meaning
Pertaining to something that revolves, rotates, or gyrates around an axis.
Example Sentences
In this respect it is like the rolling avalanche, that leaves detached portions of its bulk by the way, and yet keeps augmenting in its circumvolutionary course.
But the circumvolutionary motion of a planetary vortex, in like manner, effects the rotary motion of the planet and the orbital motion of its respective satellites.
... instead of arriving at Nichilli, on the 21st, their arrival did not take place until the 27th; and this delay was solely to be attributed to the circumvolutionary disposition of their guides, who, instead of proceeding in a straight line to the destined spot, went in a curvilinear direction, until, at one time, they were at a greater distance from Nichilli than they were when they set out from the ship.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include circumvolutory, rotational, vertiginous, peristrephic, gyroscopic, circulational.
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