How Do You Spell ROTATORIES?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈə͡ʊtətəɹˌiz] (IPA)

Rotatories is a 10-letter word with the IPA phonetic transcription of /roʊtətɔːriz/. The word is derived from the verb "rotate," and the suffix -ory, which means "relating to" or "place" making it a noun that describes something that rotates. Despite being a seldom-used word, its spelling follows common English pronunciation rules. The emphasis is on "ro," followed by a long "o" sound, a "t" sound, a short "e" sound, and an "a" sound before the suffix -ory.

ROTATORIES Meaning and Definition

1. Rotatories refers to things that have the characteristic of being rotatory or capable of rotating. The term can be used to describe various objects, mechanisms, or processes that involve rotation or circular movement around an axis.

   In the field of mechanics and engineering, rotatories typically refer to machine parts, devices, or systems that are designed to rotate. These can include rotatory engines, where components such as pistons, gears, or turbines rotate to generate power or drive machinery. Rotatory machines are often found in various industries, such as manufacturing, transportation, or energy production.

   The term may also be used to describe objects or systems that have rotating parts or components. For example, rotatory switches or knobs can be found in electrical systems or appliances, allowing users to adjust settings by turning them.

   In medical and anatomical contexts, rotatories can refer to structures or movements involving rotation. For instance, the rotatory movement of certain joints, such as the rotation of the head on the neck, can be referred to as rotatories. Similarly, the rotatory motion of the bones in the middle ear contributes to the sense of hearing.

   Overall, rotatories encompass a wide range of objects, mechanisms, or processes that involve rotation or circular movement.

2. A section of infusorial animals or wheel animalcules-so called from their circles of cilia, which, under the microscope, appear like revolving wheels.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ROTATORIES

• rotatoris
• rotatorias
• Rotatorie
• rotatores
• rotatries
• eotatories
• dotatories
• fotatories
• totatories
• 5otatories
• 4otatories
• ritatories
• rktatories
• rltatories
• rptatories
• r0tatories
• r9tatories
• roratories
• rofatories
• rogatories

Etymology of ROTATORIES

The word "rotatories" is derived from the noun "rotary", which comes from the Latin word "rotarius", meaning "having wheels". "Rotarius" is derived from the Latin word "rota", meaning "wheel". The suffix "-ies" is added to the end of "rotary" to form the plural noun "rotatories". Therefore, the word "rotatories" refers to multiple things that are rotary or revolving in nature.

Similar spelling words for ROTATORIES

• rotators,
• radiators,
• radiator hose,
• roadheaders,
• REDDITARIUS,
• redwaters,
• rotatores.