dinetical

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δινέω (dinéō, to whirl round).

Adjective

dinetical (comparative more dinetical, superlative most dinetical)

  1. (obsolete) Revolving on an axis.
    • 1650, Thomas Browne, Pseudodoxia Epidemica: [], 2nd edition, London: [] A[braham] Miller, for Edw[ard] Dod and Nath[aniel] Ekins, [], →OCLC:
      Besides the revolution it maketh with its orbs, it hath also a dinetical motion, and rolls upon its own poles.
    • 1691, John Ray, The Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation. [], London: [] Samuel Smith, [], →OCLC:
      dinetical motion

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