suborbital

Relating to a trajectory that does not complete a full orbit of a celestial body, typically used in the context of spaceflight.

• 🇪🇸Relativo a una trayectoria que no completa una órbita alrededor de un cuerpo celeste, usado generalmente en el contexto de vuelos espaciales.

1. Trajectory less than one orbit C1 formal scientific

   Relating to a path that does not complete a full orbit around a celestial body, typically Earth.

   • The rocket made a suborbital flight, reaching space but not entering orbit.
   • Suborbital trajectories are often used for testing new spacecraft.
   • The suborbital journey lasted only a few minutes.

   🇪🇸suborbital

   Antónimos: orbital

2. Below the eye socket C2 formal medical

   Situated on or below the floor of the eye socket (orbit).

   • The surgeon examined the suborbital region for fractures.
   • Suborbital pain can indicate a sinus infection.
   • The suborbital nerve was carefully avoided during the procedure.

   🇪🇸suborbitario (referido al ojo)

• more suborbital comparative form
• most suborbital superlative form