Synonyms for

Rotation

Verb / rəʊˈteɪʃʌn / Another word for rotation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rotation means the act of turning around an axis or center point.

Synonyms & similar words

revolution rotarymotion gyration turning spin circulation revolution cycle gyration whirl twirl swirl vortex pivot center axis rotation spinning rolling twisting swiveling whirling gyration

Synonyms by register

Formal

revolution circulation gyration oscillation

Informal

spin turn twirl roll

Literary

vortex whirl maelstrom

Antonyms

stasis fixity immobility stillness stability anchoring

Common collocations

  • axis of rotation
  • center of rotation
  • rotational motion
  • rapid rotation
  • slow rotation
  • continuous rotation
  • complete rotation

Word family

noun rotation
verb rotate
adjective rotational
adverb rotationally

Usage note

While 'rotation' can refer to a turn or spin, it often implies a cyclical or recurring process, especially in professional contexts like job rotation or crop rotation.

Example sentences

  1. The rotation of the Earth causes the sun to rise and set every day.
  2. The wheels on a bicycle rotate as you pedal.
  3. The dancers moved in perfect rotation around the dance floor.
  4. The car's tires needed rotation to prevent uneven wear.
  5. The Earth's rotation takes approximately 24 hours.

Quotes

  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
  • Life is a moving, breathing thing. We have to be willing to constantly evolve. - Elizabeth Gilbert
  • The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning. - Ivy Baker Priest

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