Circumgyration

/ˌsɜːrkəmˌdʒaɪˈreɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of moving or spinning in a circular path around a fixed center.

Etymology

From circum- (around) and gyration (from Latin gyrare, to turn or spin). The term combines rotational movement with circularity.

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Dervish dancers use circumgyration as a spiritual practice—spinning continuously to achieve a meditative state, and they've discovered it actually does affect the brain's consciousness centers.

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