Orbital (adjective)

  1. Relating to an orbit.
  2. Relating to the eye socket.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from orbit + -al.

Examples:

  1. The satellite was placed in a low orbital path around the Earth.
  2. The spacecraft's orbital mechanics were carefully calculated to ensure a successful landing.
  3. The orbital bone forms the lower and back part of the eye socket.
  4. The orbital region of the face includes the eye and the surrounding structures.
  5. The orbital launch vehicle is a rocket that carries a spacecraft into orbit around the Earth.
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