libratory

American  

[lahy-bruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈlaɪ brəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

1. oscillatory.

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Etymology

Origin of libratory

First recorded in 1660–70; librate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

Many attempts to simplify the working of the engine, and more to employ a means of dispensing with the beam in converting the libratory into a rotatory motion, were made.

From Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made by McCabe, James Dabney

Adj. oscillating &c. v.; oscillatory, undulatory, pulsatory†, libratory, rectilinear; vibratory, vibratile†; pendulous.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark

Bradley's studies led him to discover also the libratory motion of the earth's axis.

From A History of Science — Volume 3 by Williams, Henry Smith

Moreover, since her orbit is nearly circular, libratory effects are very small.

From A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century Fourth Edition by Clerke, Agnes M. (Agnes Mary)