English word gyrostat comes from English gyro-, English -stat
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| gyro- | English (eng) | (mathematics) gyrovector space. Circle; circular or spinning motion. |
| -stat | English (eng) | Forming nouns naming scientific instruments that act to render the prefixed element stationary or static in some respect. |
| gyrostat | English (eng) | A gyroscope fixed within a rigid case. |