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translational

1 of 1adjective
/trænzˈleɪʃənəl/
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relating to movement or displacement from one place to another

  • The translational motion of the car along the highway was smooth and steady.
  • In physics, translational kinetic energy is associated with an object's movement through space.
  • The translational speed of the train increased as it approached the station.
  • The translational symmetry of the building's design made it visually appealing from all angles.
  • In molecular biology, translational research aims to apply findings from basic science to clinical practice.
Antonyms:
nontranslational