unecliptic

/juːˈnɛklɪptɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or moving in a path that does not intersect with the ecliptic, the plane of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun.

“The comet’s highly unecliptic orbit took it far beyond the reaches of the solar system.”

Synonyms

  • ecliptic
  • non-ecliptic

Antonyms

  • ecliptic