orbital
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/ˈɔːrbɪtəl/
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/ˈɔːbɪtəl/
relating to an orbit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'orbital' originates from the Latin word 'orbita', meaning 'track or path'.
Historical Evolution
'orbita' transformed into the French word 'orbital', and eventually became the modern English word 'orbital'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'track or path', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to an orbit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.
The electron occupies a specific orbital in the atom.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to an orbit or orbits.
The satellite is in an orbital path around the Earth.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39