unorbital

/ˌʌnɔrbɪtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or not following a regular or predicted orbit

“The unorbital trajectory of the spacecraft caused significant concern among mission control.”

2. adverb

in a way that does not follow a regular or predicted orbit

“The asteroid moved unorbitally through space, defying all expectations.”

3. noun

a trajectory or path that does not follow a regular or predicted orbit

“The unorbital pattern of the comet was difficult to predict.”

Synonyms

  • unpredictable
  • unstable

Antonyms

  • predictable
  • stable