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rotationally

|ro/ta/tion/al/ly|

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/roʊˈteɪʃənəli/

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/rəʊˈteɪʃənəli/

(rotation)

turning around

Base FormPluralVerbAdjectiveAdverb
rotationrotationsrotaterotationalrotationally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'rotationally' 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 'rotation' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to turn or spin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that involves rotation or revolves around an axis.

The Earth spins rotationally around its axis.

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Last updated: 2025/02/06 08:22