/ˌkætəˈklɪnəl/ (kat-uh-klin-uhl)

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characterized by a regular sequence of day and night resulting from the tilt of a planet’s axis.

“The cataclinal rotation of the Earth results in a relatively stable and predictable climate.”

2. noun

A planet or other celestial body with a cataclinal rotation.

“The cataclinal of the gas giant planet has a unique ring system.”