rotated

Thân thiện

The Earth rotated slowly on its axis.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Turned in a circle around an axis: Describes something that has been moved or turned in a circular path around a central point or line.

Usage

• The word "rotated" is used to describe the state or position of an object after it has undergone a turning motion around an axis. It is the past participle of the verb "rotate" and functions as an adjective.
• It is typically placed before a noun or after a linking verb (e.g., is, was, became).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The rotated image appeared upside down on the screen.
  • The tires were rotated to ensure even wear.
  • The Earth is not perfectly spherical due to its rotated shape.

Advanced Usage

• "rotated through": Often used to describe a sequence where people or things take turns in a position or role.
  • The team members rotated through the leadership role every month.
• In mathematics and geometry, describing a figure that has been turned about a point.
  • A rotated parabola has a different equation.

Variants and Related Words

• Rotate (verb): To turn or cause to turn around an axis.
  • Please rotate the wheel slowly.
• Rotation (noun): The action or process of rotating.
  • The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.
• Rotatable (adjective): Capable of being rotated.
  • The monitor is mounted on a rotatable stand.

Synonyms

• Turned: Moved around a central point.
• Revolved: Moved in a circular orbit.
• Swiveled: Turned around a pivot point.
• Pivoted: Rotated on or as if on a pivot.

Antonyms

• Stationary: Not moving.
• Fixed: Securely placed and not moving.

Related Phrases

• Rotated crops: In agriculture, different crops planted in a field in sequential seasons.
  • The farmer rotated crops to maintain soil health.
• Job rotation: A practice where employees switch between different jobs.
  • The company uses job rotation to increase employee skills.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. turned in a circle around an axis

Từ đồng nghĩa

• revolved