Revolved: meaning, definitions and examples
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revolved
[ rษชหvษหlvd ]
motion or rotation
The term 'revolved' refers to the action of moving in a circular or curved path around a central point or axis. It often describes an object that goes around another object, such as a planet revolving around the sun. This word can also be used in a metaphorical sense to indicate a continuous or recurring cycle, such as ideas or events that revolve in certain discussions. In mathematics and physics, a revolution can imply a complete turn of an object. Overall, it connotes an ongoing movement and can be applied in both physical and abstract contexts.
Synonyms
circled, pivoted, revolved around, rotated, spun.
Examples of usage
- The Earth revolves around the sun once a year.
- The gears in the clock revolve to keep time.
- Her thoughts revolved around her upcoming exam.
- The planet revolves in a gravitational orbit.
- The discussion revolved around climate change solutions.
Translations
Translations of the word "revolved" in other languages:
๐ต๐น revolvido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช revolviert
๐ฎ๐ฉ diputar
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะตัะฝะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obrรณcony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่ปขใใ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉvolu
๐ช๐ธ revolucionado
๐น๐ท dรถnmรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ otoฤenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ otoฤenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฝฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ obrnjen
๐ฎ๐ธ snรบiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปััาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถnmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ revolucionado
Etymology
The word 'revolve' originates from the Latin word 'revolvere,' which means 'to roll back' or 'to turn over.' It is a compound of 're-' meaning 'back' and 'volvere' meaning 'to roll.' The term has been in use in English since the late Middle Ages, appearing in various texts to describe both physical movements, such as the orbiting of celestial bodies, as well as abstract concepts like cyclical patterns in arguments or theories. Over time, 'revolve' has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings, including metaphorical usages in literature and conversation. In scientific contexts, it has become particularly important in describing orbits in astronomy and rotations in physics, highlighting its significance in both historical linguistics and modern applications.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,795, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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