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

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)

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

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