evectional

/ɛvɛkʃənl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by an evection, a small perturbation in the Moon’s orbit

“The astronomer studied the evectional effects on the Moon’s orbit over time.”

2. noun

a small perturbation in the Moon’s orbit, caused by the Sun’s gravitational pull

“The scientists observed the evectional motion of the Moon in the night sky.”

Synonyms

  • disruptive
  • perturbational

Antonyms

  • predictable
  • stable