pendulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theory, initially proposed by H. Simroth, that the earth not only rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun, but also has a slower swinging movement like a pendulum.
  2. The act of swinging like a pendulum, as of cargo being transported by crane
  3. Vacillation between states, especially between reliving a trauma and relaxation.

Word forms

pendulation pendulations

Related words

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