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Word: Nutation
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century (denoting nodding of the head): from Latin nutatio(n-), from nutare ‘to nod’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
njuːˈteɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a periodic variation in the inclination of the axis of a rotating object.
Short Definition:periodic variation in inclination of axis of rotating object
Definition:
the circular swaying movement of the tip of a growing shoot.
Short Definition:circular swaying movement of tip of growing shoot
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