precessional

Meanings

• noun

  The slow change in the orientation of an astronomical body relative to a reference direction in space, caused by a torque.

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Variants

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precession , precessional , precessions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'precessus' meaning 'going before' or 'marching before' and the suffix '-ional', denoting a process or action.

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Trivia

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1. The precession of the Earth's axis is responsible for the changing seasons.

2. The term 'precessional' is also used in music to describe a rhythmic pattern that repeats at regular intervals.

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1. Axial precession: The specific type of precession that affects the Earth's axis and results in the changing position of the Sun and the stars in the sky.

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The term 'precessional' is often used in astronomy to describe the gradual change in the orientation of the Earth's axis over a period of approximately 26,000 years. This phenomenon affects the position of the Sun and the stars in the sky and has been a subject of fascination for astronomers and astrologers for centuries.

How to Memorize "precessional"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the Earth's axis slowly wobbling like a top. Visualize the changing position of the Sun and the stars in the sky over thousands of years.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'precessional' with the slow, gradual change in the orientation of the Earth's axis.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Precession is the procession of the Earth's axis' to remember the meaning of the term.

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