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orbital

[ˈɔːbɪtl]

orbital Definition

  • 1relating to an orbit or orbits
  • 2relating to the eye socket or orbit of the skull

Using orbital: Examples

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

  • Example

    The satellite was placed in a stable orbital path around the Earth.

  • Example

    The orbital bone is also known as the eye socket.

  • Example

    The planet's orbital speed determines its distance from the sun.

orbital Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with orbital

  • the movement of an object in an orbit around another object

    Example

    The moon's orbital motion around the Earth causes tides.

  • the flat surface that contains the orbit of a celestial body

    Example

    The planets in our solar system all orbit in roughly the same orbital plane.

  • the gradual decrease in altitude of a satellite or other object in orbit due to atmospheric drag

    Example

    The satellite's orbital decay eventually caused it to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Summary: orbital in Brief

The term 'orbital' [ˈɔːbɪtl] refers to something related to an orbit or orbits, such as the movement of an object around another object. It can also refer to the eye socket or orbit of the skull. Examples include 'The satellite was placed in a stable orbital path around the Earth.' and 'The orbital bone is also known as the eye socket.'