Gyration

Pronunciation: /dʒaɪˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of gyration

noun a circular or spiral motion or form; revolution; rotation

Example Sentences

A1 The dancer's gyration on stage was mesmerizing.

A2 The gyration of the ceiling fan helped cool the room.

B1 The gyration of the Earth around the Sun causes the changing seasons.

B2 The gyration of the gymnast during her routine was flawless.

C1 The gyration of the helicopter blades created a strong downdraft.

C2 The gyration of the particles in the experiment indicated a chemical reaction was taking place.

Examples of gyration in a Sentence

formal The dancer's precise gyration of her hips captivated the audience.

informal Did you see the crazy gyration the cheerleader did at the game?

slang The party was wild, everyone was doing crazy gyrations on the dance floor.

figurative The stock market's gyration caused a lot of uncertainty among investors.

Grammatical Forms of gyration

• past tense: gyrated
• plural: gyrations
• comparative: more gyratory
• superlative: most gyratory
• present tense: gyrates
• future tense: will gyrate
• perfect tense: has gyrated
• continuous tense: is gyrating
• singular: gyration
• positive degree: gyrate
• infinitive: to gyrate
• gerund: gyrating
• participle: gyrated

Origin and Evolution of gyration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gyration' originated from the Latin word 'gyrare' which means 'to turn around in a circle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gyration' has retained its original meaning of circular motion or rotation, but it is now also commonly used to describe lively and energetic movements or dances.