libratory

[ lahy-bruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. oscillatory.

Word History and Origins

Origin of libratory¹

First recorded in 1660–70; librate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

Bradley's studies led him to discover also the libratory motion of the earth's axis.

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He was not long in detecting one of the causes of this apparent libratory or rocking motion.

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Moreover, since her orbit is nearly circular, libratory effects are very small.

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