Orbital
(adjective)
- Relating to an orbit.
- Relating to the eye socket.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from orbit + -al.
Examples:
- The satellite was placed in a low orbital path around the Earth.
- The spacecraft's orbital mechanics were carefully calculated to ensure a successful landing.
- The orbital bone forms the lower and back part of the eye socket.
- The orbital region of the face includes the eye and the surrounding structures.
- The orbital launch vehicle is a rocket that carries a spacecraft into orbit around the Earth.