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The meaning of Nutation

Nutation – definition

noun

A periodic variation in the inclination of the axis of a rotating object.

Usage examples:

There is a small periodic effect called nutation superimposed on precession caused by the motion of…
noun

The circular swaying movement of the tip of a growing shoot.

Nutation translation into English

Nutation: translate from English into Chinese

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垂头, 章动

Nutation: translate from English into Dutch

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Nutatie, Het buigen, Knikje

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Nutation: translate from English into Hindi

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सिर का इशारा, शिखावर्तन, विदोलन, पृथ्‍वी की धुरी का दोलन

Nutation: translate from English into Italian

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Nutazione

Nutation: translate from English into Korean

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영양, 머리를 숙임, 머리를 굽힘

Nutation: translate from English into Russian

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Нутация, Наклонение, Покачивание, Кивок, Наклон

Nutation: translate from English into Spanish

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Inclinación, Cabezada

Word origin

early 17th century (denoting nodding of the head): from Latin nutatio(n- ), from nutare ‘to nod’.

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Nutation – similar words

nutating

adjective

Undergoing or exhibiting nutation.

adjective

Undergoing or exhibiting nutation.

adjective

Undergoing or exhibiting nutation.

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nutates

verb

To undergo or exhibit nutation.

verb

To undergo or exhibit nutation.

verb

To undergo or exhibit nutation.

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nutated

verb

To undergo or exhibit nutation.

verb

To undergo or exhibit nutation.

verb

To undergo or exhibit nutation.

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nutate

verb

To undergo or exhibit nutation.

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