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Vocabulary Entry
precession
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of moving in a forward or changing direction, often in a circular or orbital manner, especially relating to the rotation of an object.
Example Sentences
"The precession of the Earth's axis causes changes in the climate over long periods."
"Astronomers study the precession of stars to understand their movements."
"The precession of a spinning top eventually causes it to wobble and lose balance."
V
verb
To undergo or cause to undergo a change in direction or orientation, especially in a circular manner.
Example Sentences
"The gyroscope precesses when tilted, displaying its unique movement."
"As the planet precesses, its alignment with the stars shifts over millennia."
"Scientists observed how the satellite precesses in orbit around the Earth."