Synonyms for orbital

Most common

circular · rotary

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of or relating to, or forming an orbit (such as the orbit of a moon, planet, or spacecraft).

Related words

Phrases

orbital cavity orbital forming orbital mechanics orbital motorway orbital plane orbital riveting orbital sander atomic orbital

Example sentences

• circular Grandma knit the sweater's yoke on circular needles.
• rotary Do you remember that we had a phone with a rotary dial?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

rotary³

8 letters

circular³, orbitual

9 letters

orbituary

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rotary³ = 3 syllables).