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rotate

 

[ ˈrəʊteɪt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

image editing

To turn or move something in a circular direction around a central point.

Synonyms

spin, turn, twist

Examples of usage

  • Rotate the image clockwise to get the right orientation.
  • You can use the software to rotate the photo easily.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To cause a device or part of a machine to operate by turning it around a fixed point.

Synonyms

pivot, revolve, spin

Examples of usage

  • Rotate the knob to adjust the volume.
  • The wind turbine rotates to generate electricity.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

A transformation in which a figure is turned about a fixed point.

Synonyms

revolution, spinning, turning

Examples of usage

  • The shape underwent a 90-degree rotation.
  • Understanding rotations is important in geometry.

Translations

Translations of the word "rotate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 girar

🇮🇳 घुमाना (ghumānā)

🇩🇪 drehen

🇮🇩 memutar

🇺🇦 обертати

🇵🇱 obracać

🇯🇵 回転する (kaiten suru)

🇫🇷 tourner

🇪🇸 girar

🇹🇷 döndürmek

🇰🇷 회전하다 (hoijeonhada)

🇸🇦 يدور (yadoor)

🇨🇿 otáčet

🇸🇰 otáčať

🇨🇳 旋转 (xuánzhuǎn)

🇸🇮 vrteti

🇮🇸 snúa

🇰🇿 айналдыру

🇬🇪 მობრუნება (mobruneba)

🇦🇿 fırlatmaq

🇲🇽 girar

Etymology

The word 'rotate' originated from the Latin word 'rotatus', which means 'revolved'. The concept of rotation has been fundamental in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and engineering. Understanding rotation allows us to describe motion, create mechanical devices, and manipulate digital images. The ability to rotate objects has been essential for human progress and innovation.

See also: rot, roti, rotor, rotten, rottenness, rotting, rotund.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,681, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.