Rote: meaning, definitions and examples
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rote
[ roʊt ]
learning method
Rote is a memorization technique based on repetition, often used in education to help learners remember information through continuous practice. It emphasizes the mechanical repetition of information rather than understanding the underlying concepts. While effective for certain types of information, rote learning can lead to superficial understanding.
Synonyms
drill, memorization, repetition
Examples of usage
- He learned his times tables by rote.
- The teacher emphasized rote learning for vocabulary acquisition.
- Many students struggle with rote memorization techniques.
- She preferred understanding the material rather than rote memorization.
Translations
Translations of the word "rote" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vermelho
- anotação
- nota
🇮🇳 लाल
- नोट
- टिप्पणी
🇩🇪 rot
- Notiz
- Anmerkung
🇮🇩 merah
- catatan
- nota
🇺🇦 червоний
- запис
- примітка
🇵🇱 czerwony
- notatka
- uwaga
🇯🇵 赤
- メモ
- 注釈
🇫🇷 rouge
- note
- annotation
🇪🇸 rojo
- nota
- anotación
🇹🇷 kırmızı
- not
- açıklama
🇰🇷 빨간
- 메모
- 주석
🇸🇦 أحمر
- ملاحظة
- تعليق
🇨🇿 červený
- poznámka
- komentář
🇸🇰 červený
- poznámka
- komentár
🇨🇳 红
- 备注
- 注释
🇸🇮 rdeča
- opomba
- komentar
🇮🇸 rauður
- athugasemd
- skýring
🇰🇿 қызыл
- ескерту
- белгі
🇬🇪 წითელი
- შენიშვნა
- 注释
🇦🇿 qırmızı
- qeyd
- izahat
🇲🇽 rojo
- nota
- anotación
Etymology
The word 'rote' dates back to the late 15th century, originating from the Middle French term 'rote', which means 'a course' or 'a road'. This term was derived from the Latin word 'rota', meaning 'wheel', symbolizing a cyclical or repetitive process. In educational contexts, 'rote' initially referred to the act of practicing something repeatedly until it became habitual or automatic. Over time, the concept of rote learning evolved to describe specific memorization techniques, often criticized for promoting surface-level understanding rather than deep comprehension. The term has since been widely used in discussions about educational methodologies and cognitive psychology, highlighting the balance between rote techniques and more integrative approaches to learning.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,286, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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