rotative

[ roh-tey-tiv ]

adjective

1. rotating or pertaining to rotation.
2. producing rotation.
3. happening in regular succession.

Other Words From

• ro·ta·tive·ly [roh, -tey-tiv-lee, -t, uh, -], adverb
• non·rota·tive adjective
• un·rota·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rotative¹

1770–80; < Latin rotāt ( us ) ( rotate ¹ ) + -ive

Example Sentences

Small rotative pressure engines form extremely convenient motors for hoists, capstans or winches, and for driving small machinery.

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Small rotative pumps are run faster, but at some loss of efficiency.

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Rotative pumping engines of large size have a plunger speed of 90 ft. per minute.

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The favorable economical effect of high rotative speed, per se, was very apparent.

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The rotative speeds of turbines, operating under any given head, should thus increase as their capacities and diameters decrease.

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Related Words

• whirling