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rotational

|ro/ta/tion/al|

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/roʊˈteɪʃənl/

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/rəʊˈteɪʃənl/

(rotate)

turn in a circle

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounAdjective
rotaterotatorsrotatesrotatedrotatedrotatingmore often-rotatedmost often-rotatedrotationoften-rotated
Etymology
Etymology Information

'rotational' originates from the Latin word 'rotare', where 'rota' meant 'wheel'.

Historical Evolution

'rotare' transformed into the French word 'rotation', and eventually became the modern English word 'rotational'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to turn or revolve', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to rotation'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or characterized by rotation.

The rotational movement of the Earth causes day and night.

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Last updated: 2025/01/16 13:21