rotation
noun
the act of rotating; a turning around as on an axis.
rotational
-
a word derived from
rotation.
Example Sentences
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A new engine control system provides independent authority over the turbochargers’ rotational speed, up to 171,000 rpm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Mesidor is in a rotational role behind Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu, and can learn from both of them before truly stepping into the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
"By carefully tracking the direction the radio waves and X-rays oscillate as the magnetar rotates, the team found that the alignment of 1E1547's magnetic and rotational poles were ideal for detecting vacuum birefringence."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
Both “the historical pattern and the sharp deleveraging that has recently taken place among hedge funds and ETF investors suggest rotational volatility should diminish in coming weeks,” the strategists said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
"Relative rotational velocity is 0.05 revolutions per second."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
