gyration

noun

gy·​ra·​tion jī-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce gyration (audio)
1
: an act or instance of gyrating
2
: something (such as a coil of a shell) that is gyrate
gyrational adjective

Examples of gyration in a Sentence

dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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These are long-term accounts, for which short-term gyrations shouldn’t matter much. Russ Wiles, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025 Amid the stock market gyrations and stubbornly elevated inflation levels, the Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025 Tariffs imposed by Trump have contributed to gyrations in the market and uncertainty with the economy. Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025 At the same time, the policy gyrations have added to the climate of uncertainty. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gyration

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gyration was in 1615

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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyration. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

gyration

noun
gy·​ra·​tion jī-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce gyration (audio)
: the pattern of convolutions of the brain

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