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Definitions for rotatory
ˈroʊ təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr iro·ta·to·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
rotatory, revolutionaryadjective
of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn
Wiktionary
rotatoryadjective
of, pertaining to, or causing rotation
rotatoryadjective
alternate or successive
ChatGPT
rotatory
Rotatory generally refers to something that rotates, revolves, or involves circular motion around an axis or a central point. It can be used to describe the movement or function of certain objects, mechanisms, or natural phenomena.
Webster Dictionary
Rotatoryadjective
turning as on an axis; rotary
Rotatoryadjective
going in a circle; following in rotation or succession; as, rotatory assembles
Rotatoryadjective
producing rotation of the plane of polarization; as, the rotatory power of bodies on light. See the Note under polarization
Rotatorynoun
a rotifer
Etymology: [Cf. F. rotatoire. See Rotate, Rotary.]
Entomology
Rotatory
an articulation that permits a rotating motion, e.g. a ball and socket joint.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rotatory in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rotatory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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