rotational
roʊˈteɪʃənəl
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Definition of rotational - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

rotationTECH.relating to or involving movement in a circleTECH.
  • The rotational speed of the wheel increased.
  • The rotational axis tilted slightly.
  • Rotational forces affect the planet's shape.
circular spinning
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Expressions with rotational

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in a way where people or tasks take turns following a repeat pattern
The team leaders are chosen on a rotational basis to share responsibility.
motion where something turns around a central line or fixed point
The rotational movement of the wheels keeps the machine running smoothly.
symmetry of a shape that looks the same after some rotation
A square has rotational symmetry of 90 degrees..
imaginary line for celestial body rotation
The Moon's rotational axis is tilted.
time for an astronomic object to rotate once
The Earth's rotational period is approximately 24 hours.
waiting interval until the needed sector arrives under the drive head
Rotational latency adds delay before the drive can start reading the sector.

Origin of rotational

Latin, rotare (to rotate)

Terms with rotational included in their meaning

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mechanics
simple machine that converts rotational into linear motion
rpmn.
mechanical
measurement of rotational speed in revolutions per minute
mechanics
rotational effect of a force
power tool
tool delivering strong rotational force
science
unit measuring torque or rotational force in physics
engine part
main rotating shaft in engines converting linear to rotational motion
mechanics
relationship between rotational speeds of gears in a system
biomechanics
distance affecting rotational force on a joint

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  1. French:rotatif, ...
  2. German:rotatorisch, ...
  3. Italian:rotazionale, ...
  4. Spanish:rotacional, ...
  5. Portuguese:rotacional, ...
  6. Chinese:旋转的, ...
  7. Japanese:回転の, ...
  8. Arabic:دوراني, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִיבוּבִי, ...
  10. Russian:вращательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обертальний, ...
  12. Hindi:घूर्णन संबंधी, ...
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