pendulation
The English word “pendulation” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- A theory, initially proposed by H. Simroth, that the earth not only rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun, but also has a slower swinging movement like a pendulum.
- The act of swinging like a pendulum, as of cargo being transported by crane
- Vacillation between states, especially between reliving a trauma and relaxation.
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