gyration

noun

gy·​ra·​tion jī-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce gyration (audio)
Synonyms of gyrationnext
1
: an act or instance of gyrating
2
: something (such as a coil of a shell) that is gyrate
gyrational adjective

Examples of gyration in a Sentence

dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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For starters, think about the gyrations of mortgage rates. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026 Such gyrations undermine the stable legal environment essential for businesses, consumers, and investors, and create endless opportunities to reward cronies and punish political adversaries. Ilya Somin, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026 Concurrent with stock market gyrations, other assets, like precious metals and crypto, took investors on a wild ride. Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 That’s my conclusion after watching the market gyrations of the past week. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gyration

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gyration was in 1615

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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyration. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

gyration

noun
gy·​ra·​tion jī-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce gyration (audio)
: the pattern of convolutions of the brain

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