rotatory
[ roh-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˈroʊ təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
adjective
pertaining to or of the nature of rotation: rotatory motion.
rotating, as an object.
passing or following in rotation or succession.
causing rotation, as a muscle.
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rotatory
less commonly rotative (ˈrəʊtətɪv)
/ (ˈrəʊtətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
of, relating to, possessing, or causing rotation
Derived forms of rotatory
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Medical definitions for rotatory
rotatory
[ rō′tə-tôr′ē ]
adj.
Of, relating to, causing, or characterized by rotation.
Occurring or proceeding in alternation or succession.
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