rotor
|ro/tor|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈroʊtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈrəʊtə/
rotating part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rotor' originates from the Latin word 'rotare,' meaning 'to rotate.'
Historical Evolution
'rotare' transformed into the English word 'rotor' through the influence of mechanical engineering terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rotate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a rotating part of a machine.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rotating part of a mechanical device, for example, in an electric motor, generator, or pump.
The rotor in the helicopter spins rapidly to lift it off the ground.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/13 11:51