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GEOSYNCHRONOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 2 meanings of the word Geosynchronous.

Geosynchronous - as an adjective satellite

Of or having an orbit with a fixed period of 24 hours (although the position in the orbit may not be fixed with respect to the earth)

Geosynchronous - as an adjective

Refers to the orbit of a satellite whose rate of revolution is matched to the rotation period of the earth. a special case is the geostationary orbit which is circular and equatorial, so that the satellite appears to be fixed over a particular point on earth's sky.

Example Sentences

"Satellites in geosynchronous orbit circle the Earth once every 24 hours."
"The geosynchronous satellite provides uninterrupted communication."
"To achieve geosynchronous orbit, a satellite must match the rotational velocity of the Earth."
"The geosynchronous satellite remained fixed in one position relative to the Earth's surface."
"The geosynchronous nature of the satellite allowed for continuous monitoring of weather patterns."
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Word Game Points

Is GEOSYNCHRONOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, geosynchronous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GEOSYNCHRONOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is GEOSYNCHRONOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, geosynchronous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GEOSYNCHRONOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is GEOSYNCHRONOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, geosynchronous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GEOSYNCHRONOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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