What is another word for orbital motion?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːbɪtə͡l mˈə͡ʊʃən] (IPA) 
Orbital motion refers to an object moving in a circular or elliptical path around another object. Synonyms for orbital motion include circumnutation, celestial motion, revolution, rotation, and circumambulation. Circumnutation refers to a regular circular or elliptical motion, typically of a plant part. Celestial motion is used to describe the movement of objects in space, such as planets, stars, and galaxies. Revolution and rotation refer specifically to the circular or elliptical movement of one object around another. Circumambulation refers to walking or moving around a sacred object or place in a circular or elliptical path. All of these synonyms describe different types of circular or elliptical motion, with slight variations in meaning.
