rotatory

/rəˈtɔrɪtəri/; /roʊˈtɔrɪtəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to rotation; rotating or turned round and round

“The rotatory motion of the top caused it to spin rapidly.”

2. noun

a part or device that turns or revolves, especially in a machine or vehicle.

“The engineer checked the rotatory parts of the car’s engine.”

3. adverb

in a rotating or revolving manner

“The dancers moved rotatory to the music.”

Synonyms

  • rotating
  • rotational

Antonyms

  • static
  • stationary