nutant

Meanings

• noun

  A term used in astronomy, specifically for a celestial body that exhibits nutation, a periodic change in the orientation of its axis of rotation.

  - "The moon exhibits nutation as it orbits around the Earth."
  - "The nutation of Mars affects the position of its moons."

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Variants

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nutate , nutated , nutates , nutating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'nutare', meaning 'to nod' or 'to shake'.

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Trivia

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1. Nutation is responsible for the slow changes in the orientation of the Earth's axis of rotation, which affect the seasons.

2. The nutation period for the Earth is approximately 18.6 years.

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1. precession: Both nutation and precession are phenomena that cause a change in the orientation of a celestial body's axis of rotation.

2. axis: The line around which a celestial body rotates. In the context of nutation, it refers to the body's rotational axis.

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Culture

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In astronomy, nutation is an important concept that affects the apparent position of celestial bodies and plays a role in celestial navigation.

How to Memorize "nutant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a celestial body like the moon or Mars rotating around its axis, while also orbiting around another body like the Earth. Nutation is the periodic change in the orientation of the body's axis of rotation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'nutation' with the idea of a celestial body nodding or shaking in its orbit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Nutation: Nodding Under The Astral Tides' to help remember the meaning of the term.

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