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gyration

noun

Simple meaning

Turning or whirling.

Pronunciation

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jyrayshuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

dʒaɪˈɹeɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. also figuratively

    The act of turning or whirling, especially around a fixed axis or centre; a circular or spiral motion; rotation.

  2. specificallyEuclidean geometry

    A rotation around an axis which is not the centre of rotational symmetry; an eccentric or off-centre rotation.

  3. neurology

    The arrangement of convolutions of gyri in the cerebral cortex of the brain.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The act of turning or whirling, especially around a fixed axis or centre; a circular or spiral motion; rotation.

Used this way, gyration is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • rotation

    The act of turning around a centre or an axis.

  • roll

    The rotation angle about the longitudinal axis.

  • revolution

    Rotation: the turning of an object around an axis, one complete turn of an object during rotation.

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Synonyms

Sense: turning or whirling

revolutionrotationwhirlingroll

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