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revolvingly

|re/volv/ing/ly|

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/rɪˈvɑːlvɪŋli/

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/rɪˈvɒlvɪŋli/

(revolve)

circular motion

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
revolverevolvesrevolvesrevolvedrevolvedrevolvingrevolving
Etymology
Etymology Information

'revolvingly' originates from the Latin word 'revolvere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'volvere' meant 'to roll.'

Historical Evolution

'revolvere' transformed into the Old French word 'revolvir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'revolve' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to roll back or return,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to rotate or turn around.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that revolves or rotates.

The planets move revolvingly around the sun.

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Last updated: 2025/02/11 17:16