nontranslational
- adjective
- /ˌnɒntrænzˈleɪʃənl/
- Specialized
- The robot's nontranslational movements allowed it to rotate and maneuver in tight spaces.
Examples
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Engineers analyzed the nontranslational components of the vehicle's motion to improve stability.
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In physics, nontranslational motion often refers to spinning or rotating rather than moving straight ahead.
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The nontranslational motion of the robot arm allows for more complex tasks.
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In physics, nontranslational movements are crucial for understanding certain phenomena.
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In physics, nontranslational motion includes actions like spinning and rotating, which are important for understanding mechanics.
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The robot's nontranslational movements enable it to navigate complex environments through rotation and angular motion.
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Engineers study nontranslational dynamics to design vehicles that can rotate smoothly while in motion.
Synonyms
10
4.7
Of something that turns around an invisible line, like a spinning wheel or fan
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8.0
About turning around an axis
A part that turns around a single axis like a hinge
Antonyms
- Specialized
3
7.7
Movement in which all parts move the same distance in the same direction without turning
How Translational
- Specialized
3
7.7
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
nontranslational = translational (semi-transparent) = non + translate + ion + al
The prefix 'non-' is a standard negative prefix applied to the adjective 'translational', yielding the straightforward meaning 'not translational'.
Etymology
Nontranslational breaks into non- meaning 'not' and translational, which comes from 'translation' meaning 'movement in a straight line' and is like the idea in transport or transfer, which move something 'across'. So nontranslational means motion that is 'not' only straight movement, often including turning or spinning.