rotatory

/'routəri/ Cách viết khác : (rotatory) /'routətəri/

Thân thiện

The Earth exhibits a rotatory motion around its axis.

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

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn

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