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orbit in Latin

orbit in Latin is orbis, ambitus, circuitus — orbit means the curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.

orbit in Latin

orbis
noun
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.
ambitus
noun
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.
circuitus
noun
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.
gȳrus
noun
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.

What does "orbit" mean?

  1. noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
    "The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth."
  2. noun A sphere of influence, activity, or interest that surrounds someone or something.
    "The young musician was drawn into the orbit of the city's biggest producers."
  3. verb To move in a circular or curved path around something.
    "The moon orbits the Earth roughly every 27 days."

orbit in a sentence

  • The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth.
  • The young musician was drawn into the orbit of the city's biggest producers.
  • The moon orbits the Earth roughly every 27 days.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "orbit" in Latin?

"orbit" in Latin is orbis, ambitus, circuitus. orbit means: The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.

How do you use "orbit" in a sentence?

Example: "The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth." In Latin, "orbit" is orbis, ambitus, circuitus.

Are there other ways to say "orbit" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "orbit": orbis, ambitus, circuitus, gȳrus.

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