Definition

The act of rotating together with another object or body, often used in the context of celestial bodies moving in sync with each other.

Example

The corotation of the two planets creates a unique gravitational interaction.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of corotation in astronomy?

Yeah, it's when two celestial bodies rotate together, right?

Exactly! I find it fascinating how it affects their gravitational pull.

It really is cool — it’s like they’re dancing in space!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Corotation is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "rotation" (from Latin "rotatio", meaning a turning or a revolution). The word describes the phenomenon of two or more bodies rotating together around a common center.

Memory Tip

Think of things 'turning together' ('co-') in a 'rotation' — that's what corotation means.

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