corotating
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ˌkɔːrəˈteɪtɪŋ//
KK: /kɔːroʊˈteɪtɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Moving or turning together with something else in a synchronized manner.
Example
The two planets are corotating around the same axis.
Conversation
Did you notice how the planets are corotating in that simulation?
Yeah, it's fascinating to see how they move together.
I wonder how that affects their gravitational pull.
It must create some interesting dynamics in their orbits.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
synchronous
coaxial
concurrent
Antonyms
asynchronous
independent
disparate
verb
Definition
To rotate together in the same direction, often used in the context of celestial bodies or mechanical systems.
Example
The planets are corotating around the sun, maintaining their relative positions.
Tense Forms
Past: corotated
Past Participle: corotated
Conversation
Did you see how those planets are corotating in that documentary?
Yeah, it was fascinating to watch them move together like that.
I never knew they could corotate so smoothly.
Root Explanation
Corotating → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "rotare" (meaning to rotate). The word describes objects that are rotating together in the same direction or at the same rate.
Memory Tip
Think of things that are 'rotating together' — 'co-' means together, and 'rotare' means to rotate.
Visually Confused Words
rotating
nonrotating
corticating
rotting
coating
unrotating
scortation