Definition

To rotate automatically or by itself, often due to external forces like air or water movement.

Example

The drone will autorotate if the battery runs low to ensure a safe landing.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how that toy autorotate when you blow on it?

Yeah, it's pretty cool to watch it spin around.

I wonder if we could make something that autorotate even faster.

That would be awesome! We should try it next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Autorotate is formed from "auto-" (meaning self) and "rotate" (from Latin "rotare", meaning to turn). The word describes the action of turning or rotating by itself without external force.

Memory Tip

Think of 'self' ('auto-') turning or 'rotating' — that's why autorotate means to turn by itself.

Visually Confused Words