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rotational

 

[ ˌrəʊˈteɪʃənl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

physics

Relating to rotation or revolving around an axis.

Synonyms

revolving, rotary, spinning

Examples of usage

  • The Earth has a rotational motion around its own axis.
  • The spinning wheel has a rotational speed of 500 revolutions per minute.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A type of movement or exercise that involves rotating or twisting the body.

Synonyms

rotary, turning, twisting

Examples of usage

  • Pilates includes various rotational exercises to strengthen the core muscles.
  • The golfer practiced his rotational swing to improve his game.
Context #3 | Noun

mechanics

A type of force that causes an object to rotate around an axis.

Synonyms

rotary force, torque, twisting force

Examples of usage

  • The torque applied to the bolt created a rotational movement.
  • The rotational force of the motor caused the gears to turn.

Translations

Translations of the word "rotational" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rotacional

🇮🇳 घूर्णनात्मक

🇩🇪 drehbar

🇮🇩 rotasional

🇺🇦 обертальний

🇵🇱 obrotowy

🇯🇵 回転の (かいてんの)

🇫🇷 rotatif

🇪🇸 rotacional

🇹🇷 dönme

🇰🇷 회전의 (hoejeon-ui)

🇸🇦 دواري

🇨🇿 rotační

🇸🇰 rotačný

🇨🇳 旋转的 (xuánzhuǎn de)

🇸🇮 rotacijski

🇮🇸 snúnings

🇰🇿 айналмалы

🇬🇪 როტაციული (rotatsiuli)

🇦🇿 fırlanma

🇲🇽 rotacional

Etymology

The word 'rotational' originates from the Latin word 'rotatio', which means 'a turning around'. The concept of rotation has been fundamental in various fields such as physics, mechanics, and sports. The term has evolved to describe movements, forces, and exercises involving rotation or revolving around an axis. Through its usage in different contexts, 'rotational' has become a versatile adjective and noun, highlighting the importance of rotational motion in diverse applications.

See also: rotating, rotatingly, rotation.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #10,000 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.