What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
obital
Example
The obital bone is part of the human skull. [obital: adjective]
Example
The surgeon performed an obital reconstruction surgery. [obital: adjective]
orbital
Example
The satellite was launched into an orbital trajectory around the Earth. [orbital: adjective]
Example
The planet's orbital period is 365 days. [orbital: adjective]
Example
The eye's orbital muscles control its movement. [orbital: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Orbital is more commonly used than obital in everyday language, especially in scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between obital and orbital?
Both obital and orbital are technical terms and are typically used in formal or scientific contexts.
