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geostationary

ge·o·sta·tion·ar·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-oh-stey-shuh-ner-ee]
    • /ˌdʒi oʊˈsteɪ ʃəˌnɛr i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-oh-stey-shuh-ner-ee]
    • /ˌdʒi oʊˈsteɪ ʃəˌnɛr i/

Definitions of geostationary word

  • adjective geostationary of or relating to a satellite traveling in an orbit 22,300 miles (35,900 km) above the earth's equator: at this altitude, the satellite's period of rotation, 24 hours, matches the earth's and the satellite always remains in the same spot over the earth: geostationary orbit. 1
  • noun geostationary (of an artificial satellite of the earth) moving in a geosynchronous orbit in the plane of the equator, so that it remains stationary in relation to a fixed point on the surface. This orbit is achieved at an altitude of 22,300 miles (35,900 km) above the earth. It is used by communication and meteorological satellites. 1
  • adjective geostationary with an orbit matching earth's rotation 1
  • adjective geostationary (of a satellite) in a circular equatorial orbit in which it circles the earth once per sidereal day so that it appears stationary in relation to the earth's surface 0
  • adjective geostationary designating or of a satellite or spacecraft in an orbit above the equator, revolving at a rate of speed synchronous with that of the earth's rotation so that it always stays above the same place on the earth's surface 0
  • adjective geostationary At a fixed distance in three dimensions relative to a particular point on the Earth's surface; generally only possible with orbital satellites. 0
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Origin of geostationary

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; geo- + stationary

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Parts of speech for Geostationary

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geostationary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • geostationary operational environmental satellite

    one of a series of U.S. geostationary meteorological satellites that collect data for worldwide weather forecasting. Abbreviation: GOES.

  • goes

    3rd person singular present indicative of go1 .

  • marisat

    one of a series of geostationary communications satellites that relay telecommunications between ships at sea and shore stations.

  • synchronous

    occurring at the same time; coinciding in time; contemporaneous; simultaneous.

  • synchronous meteorological satellite

    former name of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite. Abbreviation: SMS.

  • syncom

    one of a series of experimental communications satellites that were the first to be placed in geostationary orbit.
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