rotational
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Having non-zero curl somewhere, i.e.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹoʊˈteɪʃənəl
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Definition
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adjective
Of, pertaining to or caused by rotation.
calculus
Having non-zero curl somewhere, i.e. not irrotational
noun
Something, such as a joint, that moves by rotating.
An employee in a job rotation scheme.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Of, pertaining to or caused by rotation.
Used this way, rotational is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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The time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head.
Nystagmus caused by the body rotating rapidly.
Nystagmus caused by suddenly stopping the rapid rotation of the body.
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