Nutation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nutation is a noun meaning (physics) A bobbing motion that accompanies the precession of a spinning rigid body.
Meaning
(physics) A bobbing motion that accompanies the precession of a spinning rigid body.
More Meanings
- A nodding motion (of the head etc.).
- (botany) The circular motion of the tip of a growing shoot.
- (astronomy) Any of several irregularities in the precession of the equinoxes caused by varying torque applied to the Earth by the Sun and the Moon.
Word Forms
- nutations
Synonyms for nutation
Depending on context, synonyms include nod.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nod, counternutation, nodosity, nanotorus, nodality, nodularity.
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