PROGRADE Meaning and
Definition
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Prograde is an adjective that refers to the movement or rotation occurring in the same direction as the primary motion. This term is commonly used in astronomy and space science to describe the forward or direct motion of a celestial body, such as a planet or satellite, in its orbit around another object, typically a star like our Sun. Prograde motion is observed when an orbiting body moves in the same direction as the rotation of the central object. For instance, the planets in our solar system generally exhibit prograde motion as they revolve around the Sun counterclockwise from west to east.
The concept of prograde can also be applied to the rotation of a celestial body around its own axis. In this context, prograde rotation signifies that the object rotates in the same direction as its orbital motion. For example, Earth has a prograde rotation, as it rotates on its axis from west to east, which matches its counterclockwise orbit around the Sun.
In summary, prograde refers to the forward or direct motion of a celestial body in its orbit around another object, or the rotation of an object in the same direction as its orbital motion.
Etymology of PROGRADE
The word "prograde" is derived from the combination of the Latin prefix "pro-" meaning "forward" or "in favor of", and the word "grade" which is derived from the Latin word "gradus" meaning "step" or "going". Therefore, "prograde" can be understood as "moving forward" or "going in favor of". In various contexts, it can refer to the forward motion or rotation of celestial bodies, the movement of a planet in its orbit around the sun in the same direction as the Earth, or even the direction of movement in a scientific or engineering process.
Conjugate verb Prograde
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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