rotary

English

Etymology

Attested mid 18th century, from Medieval Latin rotarius, from Latin rota (“wheel”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

rotary (not comparable)

  1. Having or being capable of having rotation.
    A rotary engine revolves the heads rather than having pistons go back and forth.

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Noun

rotary (plural rotaries)

  1. (New England) A traffic circle.
  2. Usually with a capital initial, short for Rotary movement, an international club for community service.

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