ecliptic vs revolution

ecliptic

noun
  • The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth. 

  • A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems. 

  • Also, the plane in which this great circle lies. 

adj
  • Relating to an eclipse or the ecliptic. 

revolution

noun
  • In the case of celestial bodies, the traversal of one body along an orbit around another body. 

  • Consideration of an idea; the act of revolving something in the mind. 

  • A political upheaval in a government or state characterized by great change. 

  • A round of periodic changes, such as between the seasons of the year. 

  • Rotation: the turning of an object around an axis, one complete turn of an object during rotation. 

  • The removal and replacement of a government, especially by sudden violent action. 

  • A sudden, vast change in a situation, a discipline, or the way of thinking and behaving. 

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