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Definition of gyroscopic

gyroscopic

/ˌdʒaɪrəˈskɑːpɪk/
gy · ro · scop · ic
Adverb:gyroscopically
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gyroscopic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, operated by, or resembling a gyroscope or its properties of rotational stability and orientation.

Example

"Modern smartphones use tiny gyroscopic sensors to detect screen orientation and track movement."

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• Rhymes for gyroscopic

• Nearby Words

gyro
gyrocopter
gyroscope
gyroscopic
ha
habanero
habenaria

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'gyroscope' + '-ic'. The word 'gyroscope' was coined in 1852 by the French physicist Léon Foucault from the Greek 'gyros' (circle or rotation) and 'skopein' (to view), referring to an instrument he designed to observe the rotation of the Earth.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gyroscopic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gyroscopic
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