precessional
/priːˈsɛʃənəl/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by precession (the slow wobble of a spinning object's axis).
- The precessional wobble of Earth's axis affects the timing of the seasons over thousands of years.
- The precessional motion of the gyroscope was clearly visible in the experiment.
- Scientists study precessional cycles to understand long-term climate changes.