Word: ORBITS
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Definition of ORBITS
- A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object, particularly in astronomy and space travel.
"The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes nearly one month to complete."
- A sphere of influence; an area of control.
"In the post WWII era, several eastern European countries came into the orbit of the Soviet Union."
- The course of one's usual progression, or the extent of one's typical range.
"The convenience store was a heavily travelled point in her daily orbit, as she purchased both cigarettes and lottery tickets there."
- To circle or revolve around another object.
"The Earth orbits the Sun."
- To move around the general vicinity of something.
"The harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, begging for sweets."
- To place an object into an orbit around a planet.
"A rocket was used to orbit the satellite."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "orbits" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "orbits" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ORBITS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ORBITS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ORBITS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ORBITS:
- # the orbits effect
- # master of orbits
- # playing with orbits
- # in terms of orbits
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