Antonyms for precession

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pree-sesh-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : priˈsɛʃ ən

Definition of precession

Origin : 1590s, from Late Latin praecissionem (nominative praecissio) "a coming before," from past participle stem of Latin praecedere "to go before" (see precede). Originally used in reference to calculations of the equinoxes, which come slightly earlier each year.

As in precedence : noun highest in rank; first in order
As in precedency : noun precedence

Example sentences :

It is as much outside 97 our control as the precession of the equinoxes.
Extract from : « Waiting for Daylight » by Henry Major Tomlinson

If the earth were a perfect sphere, precession would be inexplicable.
Extract from : « The Story of the Heavens » by Robert Stawell Ball

In fact he had discovered the physical cause of that precession.
Extract from : « Pioneers of Science » by Oliver Lodge

Of these the principal are devoted to the effect of precession.
Extract from : « The Royal Observatory Greenwich » by E. Walter (Edwared Walter) Maunder

Its movement we see in the heavens in the precession of the equinoxes.
Extract from : « Everyday Objects » by W. H. Davenport Adams

Making proper allowance for the precession of the equinoxes.
Extract from : « Comets and Meteors » by Daniel Kirkwood

He knows about as much about mining as a hog does about the precession of the equinox.
Extract from : « Shadow Mountain » by Dane Coolidge

Hurry on the precession, and the body rises in opposition to gravity.
Extract from : « Spinning Tops » by John Perry

The motion of a rifle bullet is therefore one of precession about the tangent to the path.
Extract from : « Spinning Tops » by John Perry

If this rule is right, we see at once why precession takes place.
Extract from : « Spinning Tops » by John Perry

Synonyms for precession

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