unrotatory

/ʌnˈroʊtətri/

Definitions

1. adjective

not capable of rotating

“The unrotatory part of the machine made it difficult to assemble.”

2. adjective

not rotating

“The unrotatory motion of the pendulum caused it to lose its balance.”

3. adjective

not revolving

“The unrotatory axis of the planet made it unique in the solar system.”

Synonyms

  • immobile
  • nonrotating
  • stationary

Antonyms

  • revolving
  • rotating
  • rotatory