nutated

[ˈnjuːteɪtɪd]

nutated Definition

• 1. to nod or bend forward
• 2. to rotate or oscillate with a circular motion

Using nutated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nutated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The flower nutated in the breeze.

• Example

  The dancer nutated her head to the beat of the music.

• Example

  The planet nutates as it orbits around the sun.

nutated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nutated

• nod
• bow
• bend
• sway
• oscillate

Phrases with nutated

• nutate around an axis

  to oscillate or rotate around an axis

  Example

  The spinning top nutated around its axis.

• nutate in response to gravity

  to oscillate or rotate in response to gravitational forces

  Example

  The pendulum nutated in response to the gravitational pull of the earth.

• nutate in plants

  a movement of the tip of a plant shoot in a circular motion

  Example

  The plant nutated towards the light source.

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Summary: nutated in Brief

The verb 'nutated' [ˈnjuːteɪtɪd] means to nod or bend forward, or to rotate or oscillate with a circular motion. It can be used to describe the movement of flowers, dancers, planets, and even plant shoots. 'Nutate' can also be used in phrases like 'nutate around an axis' and 'nutate in response to gravity.'