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revolved

 

[ rษชหˆvษ‘หlvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revolvido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฎเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช revolviert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตั€ะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrรณcony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž่ปขใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉvolu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ revolucionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ „ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹่ฝฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปั‹ัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.