ORBIT Meaning and
Definition
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Orbit is a noun referring to the path or trajectory followed by an object, typically a celestial body, under the influence of gravitational forces. It describes the elliptical, circular, or nearly circular path that an object follows around a central mass, such as a planet or star.
In astronomy, an orbit is commonly used to describe the path of planets, satellites, comets, or asteroids around the sun or other celestial bodies. The motion of an object in an orbit is determined by the gravitational pull exerted by the central body. The shape of the orbit can vary depending on factors such as the object's speed, mass, and distance from the central body.
An orbit may be classified as stable or unstable. In a stable orbit, the object continues to revolve around the central body without deviating significantly from its path. Unstable orbits, on the other hand, tend to be temporary or irregular, where gravitational disturbances, collisions, or other factors cause the object to veer off its original path.
The term "orbit" can also be used in a figurative sense, referring to a regular or repeating pattern of movement or behavior. For example, someone may be said to "orbit" around a specific group of friends, meaning they constantly spend time with them.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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The path or course described by a celestial body in the heavens; the cavity in the skull containing the eyeball.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of ORBIT
The word "orbit" originates from the Late Latin word "orbita", which means "wheel track" or "rut". This Latin term was derived from the Latin word "orbis", meaning "circle" or "disk". In the 14th century, "orbita" was adopted into Old French as "orbite", referring to the path or course of celestial bodies. From there, it entered Middle English as "orbit" and has been used in English to describe the path of a planet, satellite, or other celestial object ever since.
Idioms with the word ORBIT
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go into orbit
The idiom "go into orbit" refers to becoming extremely angry, agitated, or outraged about something. It implies losing control of one's emotions and reacting with intense fury or rage. It originates from the image of an object being launched into space and orbiting around the earth, signifying the idea of someone's anger reaching an uncontrollable level.
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orbit (around) sm or sth
The idiom "orbit (around) someone or something" refers to being constantly present or revolving around a particular person or thing. It implies a state of being closely associated or fixated with someone or something, often to the point of being excessively dependent or submissive.
Similar spelling words for ORBIT
- orebody,
- on-orbit,
- Orbed,
- airpod,
- EUROPTO,
- eryopidae,
- Uropod,
- arbet,
- ore bed,
- arbat,
- erupt,
- orbitale,
- in-orbit,
- air bed,
- earbud,
- ORBIDA,
- IRPTA,
- orbita,
- arupite,
- orbital,
- ORPTI,
- EryPed,
- irrupt,
- orbito-,
- Aryabhata,
- Aeroboat,
- Arreptio,
- IRAPT,
- ARBUT,
- irapuato,
- erebidae,
- YRPT,
- airboat,
- Orbity,
- arbeid,
- eurypoda,
- urped,
- arbeit,
- Arpad,
- warbot,
- Irreptio,
- Arbite,
- aeroput,
- arpita,
- EARPD,
- arripidae,
- Eruptio,
- Erpidia,
- europid,
- ORBD~NRC,
- ERBETA,
- ORBDA,
- ERBEDU,
- low-orbit,
- orbiter,
- arabiat,
- irbid,
- arabiyat,
- ARBTA,
- irbit,
- warped,
- orbite,
- Orbate,
- yrapt,
- ARBED,
- eurobeat,
- AORBAT,
- Arbute,
- IRPTI,
- aerobat,
- irobot,
- de-orbit,
- weerapat,
- erupit,
- EUROBIT,
- airboot,
- airbed,
- arabate,
- erbate,
- oyarbide,
- yorped,
- AIRPT,
- OORPT,
- ERPET,
- ARBIT.
Conjugate verb Orbit
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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let´s orbit
to orbit
PAST
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orbitted
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PAST CONTINUOUS
I
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were orbiting
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were orbiting
PAST PARTICIPLE
orbited
PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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orbit
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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