Rotational
roʊˈteɪʃənəl
Definitions
Of or relating to the act or process of rotating or revolving around an axis.
roʊˈteɪʃənəl
Relating to or characterized by rotation.
The engine's power is converted into rotational motion.
💡 Simply: It's like when something spins around and around, like a merry-go-round or the Earth turning.
👶 For kids: When something goes round and round like a ball rolling on the floor.
More Examples
The rotational inertia of a solid object depends on its mass and the distribution of mass around the axis of rotation.
A rotational symmetry is observed when an object looks the same after a rotation.
How It's Used
"The rotational speed of the turbine is measured in revolutions per minute."
"The rotational forces acting on the engine components were analyzed."
"The Earth's rotational axis is tilted."
From Latin *rotatio* (“a turning, revolving”), from *rotare* (“to rotate”), from *rota* (“wheel”).
The term 'rotational' began to be used in scientific and technical contexts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coinciding with the advancements in mechanics and engineering.