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rotator

|ro/ta/tor|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈroʊˌteɪtər/

🇬🇧

/ˈrəʊˌteɪtə/

(rotate)

turn in a circle

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'rotator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rotator', where 'rota' meant 'wheel'.

Historical Evolution

'rotator' changed from the Latin word 'rotator' and eventually became the modern English word 'rotator'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who rotates or causes rotation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a device or muscle that causes rotation.

The rotator in the machine ensures even mixing.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42