Definition

The act of turning around a central point or axis, or a complete cycle of such movement.

Example

The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how the Earth’s rotation affects our daily lives?

Definitely! It's fascinating how it creates day and night.

Right? I read that without that rotation, life would be completely different.

Exactly! It’s amazing to think about how everything is connected.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rotation → It is formed from "rota" (meaning wheel) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "rotation" refers to the action or process of turning around a center point, much like a wheel turns.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wheel ('rota') turning around a center point — that's what rotation means.

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