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rotated

rotated

2.6
Turned around a center point like a wheel
  • adjective
  • /roʊˈteɪtɪd/
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  • The image was rotated to better fit the frame.

Examples

  • The whole thing has just been rotated on its side.

  • So we have the region rotated around this axis.

  • So this rotated in to the right and this rotated out to the right.

  • And so the wheel has rotated by this angle here.

  • It's just a standard basis vector rotated, right.

  • That is, you are obtaining P in B rotated to give you P in A.

  • I do think it needs to be rotated a little bit clockwise.

  • But let's fix it for the rotated polarization operator.

  • Please make sure the globe is rotated to show Africa clearly.

  • He rotated the model on the table to examine it from all angles.

Synonyms

to rotate
vsrotated
144 3.0

To turn around a central point, like a wheel or planet

describes a past simple turn rather than deliberate or mechanical action
to revolve
vsrotated
80 3.4

To move in a circle around a central point

often implies ongoing orbital motion rather than a simple single turn
to go around
vsrotated
78 2.0

Move in a circle around a point, like a planet around the Sun

refers to a single completed turn rather than continuous circular movement
to spin around
vsrotated
38 2.1

To turn your body quickly in a circle many times

describes a general turn without implying repeated rapid motion
to swivel
vsrotated
27 4.7

To turn around on a point to face a different way

refers to a basic turn around a central axis rather than pivot-mounted motion
to pivot
vsrotated
12 4.2

To turn around a fixed point

describes a general turn rather than being anchored on a small fixed point
to revolve around
vsrotated
10 3.6

Move in a circle around a central object, like planets around the Sun

focuses on a past turn without implying continuous orbiting action
to circumvolve
vsrotated
  • Specialized
9.9

To make something turn around its center like a wheel

describes the simple act of turning rather than causing motion

Antonyms

46 2.9

Not moving and staying in one place

How Rotated

rotated
2.6
tilted
2.5
upright
44 2.7

Surface Forms

rotated positive

Morphology

rotated = rotate (transparent) = rotate + ed

The adjective is the past-participial form of the verb 'rotate' with the regular suffix '-ed', so the meaning is directly derived from 'rotate'.

Etymology

The word rotated comes from the Latin word rota, meaning 'wheel', and shares the same root as rotation. Think of a wheel turning around its center: something rotated is turned around a central point or axis.