rotation Synonyms
rotation Meaning
rotation (n)
the act of rotating as if on an axis
(mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin
a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
a planned recurrent sequence (of crops or personnel etc.)
rotation (n.)
The act of turning, as a wheel or a solid body on its axis, as distinguished from the progressive motion of a revolving round another body or a distant point; thus, the daily turning of the earth on its axis is a rotation; its annual motion round the sun is a revolution.
Any return or succesion in a series.
rotation (a.)
Pertaining to, or resulting from, rotation; of the nature of, or characterized by, rotation; as, rotational velocity.
rotation Sentence Examples
- The Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night.
- The rotation of the tires generates friction on the road.
- The washing machine completed its final rotation, indicating the end of the cycle.
- The ballerina executed a graceful 360-degree rotation.
- The spinning wheel's rotation gradually slowed down and came to a halt.
- The propeller's rotation produced the necessary thrust for the airplane to take off.
- The carousel's rotation carried the laughing children around and around.
- The doctor gently rotated the patient's shoulder to assess its range of motion.
- The rotation of the planet around the sun determines its seasons.
- The rhythmic rotation of the drummer's wrist created a mesmerizing beat.
FAQs About the word rotation
the act of rotating as if on an axis, (mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin, a single comple
reel, twirl, revolution, wheel, curve,spin, roll, round, pirouette, circuit
No antonyms found.
The Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night.
The rotation of the tires generates friction on the road.
The washing machine completed its final rotation, indicating the end of the cycle.
The ballerina executed a graceful 360-degree rotation.
