1. geostationary
adjective. of or having a geosynchronous orbit such that the position in such an orbit is fixed with respect to the earth.
Antonyms
- insecure
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Example sentences of the word geostationary-orbit
1. Noun Phrase
If GPS satellites were confined to equatorial orbits, as in geostationary orbits, coverage would be greatly reduced.
2. Noun Phrase
A special type of geosynchronous orbit is the geostationary orbit, which runs along the equator.
2. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another.
Synonyms
- point of apoapsis
- path
- periapsis
- apoapsis
- celestial orbit
- route
- itinerary
- geosynchronous orbit
Antonyms
- periapsis
- apoapsis
- point of periapsis
- disesteem
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
3. orbit
verb. ['ˈɔrbət'] move in an orbit.
Synonyms
- orb
- circulate
- circle
- revolve
Antonyms
- embark
- masculine
- antapex
- zenith
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
4. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet".
Synonyms
- pallet
- approximate range
- internationalism
- contrast
- extent
- view
- horizon
- range
- confines
- purview
- ambit
- palette
- internationality
- reach
- spectrum
- compass
- expanse
- latitude
- ballpark
- gamut
- scope
Antonyms
- stand still
- dirty
- lose
- nationalism
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
5. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] a particular environment or walk of life.
Synonyms
- field
- political sphere
- land
- political arena
- distaff
- kingdom
- sphere
- area
- arena
- front
- realm
- preserve
- responsibility
- environment
- province
- domain
Antonyms
- starve
- bottom out
- top out
- fail
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
6. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom.
Synonyms
- path
- route
- electron orbit
Antonyms
- stay in place
- upgrade
- downgrade
- incapability
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)
7. orbit
noun. ['ˈɔrbət'] the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball.
Synonyms
- eye socket
- orbital cavity
- cavity
- skull
- cavum
- bodily cavity
- cranial orbit
Antonyms
- esteem
- respect
- exclude
- disrespect
Etymology
- orbita (Latin)
- orbis (Latin)