rotatory
/'routəri/ Cách viết khác : (rotatory) /'routətəri/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Relating to or causing rotation: Describes something that involves, is characterized by, or produces a turning motion around an axis or center. 2. Operating by rotation: Functioning through a circular or turning movement.
Usage
The adjective "rotatory" is a technical term primarily used in scientific, engineering, and mechanical contexts to describe motion, forces, or devices. It is synonymous with "rotational" but is less common in everyday language.
Examples
- The rotatory motion of the engine's crankshaft converts linear force into torque.
- A rotatory force, or torque, is applied to loosen the bolt.
- The device uses a rotatory mechanism to sort the components.
Advanced Usage
- Rotatory power: In optics, the power of a substance (like a liquid) to rotate the plane of polarized light.
- Scientists measured the solution's rotatory power to determine its concentration.
- Rotatory inertia: Another term for "moment of inertia," describing an object's resistance to changes in its rotation.
- The flywheel's high rotatory inertia helps stabilize the machine's speed.
Variants and Related Words
- Rotate (verb): To turn or cause to turn around an axis.
- Rotation (noun): The action of rotating; one complete turn.
- Rotational (adjective): Functionally identical to "rotatory" and more frequently used in modern technical English.
- Rotator (noun): A muscle or device that causes rotation.
Synonyms
- Rotational
- Revolving
- Turning
- Gyral
Antonyms
- Linear
- Stationary
- Fixed
- Non-rotating
Adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn
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