Synonyms for suborbital
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not reaching orbit; having a trajectory that does not reach orbital velocity and so must return to ground eventually.
The first rocket test was suborbital; it didn't even get off the ground but rather exploded on the launchpad.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| suborbital | falling | |
| infraorbital | steady | |
| subocular | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- subocular
- 11 letters
- suborbitary
- 12 letters
- infraorbital