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rotatory

UK
/ˈrəʊtəˌtɔːri/
US
/ˈroʊtəˌtɔri/

Translations

rotatoryadjective
more rotatory
Comp.
most rotatory
Super.
UK
/ˈrəʊtəˌtɔːri/
US
/ˈroʊtəˌtɔri/
rotatifS’emploie pour ce qui tourne ou produit une rotation; forme courante en français.
The rotatory motion of the Earth is responsible for the cycle of day and night.
Le mouvement rotatif de la Terre est responsable de l’alternance du jour et de la nuit.
Additional translations
rotatoireTerme plus technique, surtout en anatomie et en description mécanique.
Synonyms
rotational
turning
spinning
circular
revolving

Definitions

rotatoryadjective
Relating to, revolving around, or producing rotation about an axis or central point.
The rotatory motion of the Earth is responsible for the cycle of day and night.
(Anatomy) Describing a muscle or movement that causes a body part to rotate.
The rotatory muscles of the eye allow it to pivot smoothly in every direction.
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