rotary

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English

Etymology

Attested mid 18th century, from Medieval Latin rotarius, from Latin rota (“wheel”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɹoʊtəɹi/

Adjective

rotary (not comparable)

1. Capable of rotation.

   A rotary engine revolves the heads rather than having pistons go back and forth.

Translations

capable of rotation

• Finnish: pyörivä (fi)

• German: rotierbar, rotierend (de)
• Romanian: rotativ (ro), rotatoriu (ro)

Noun

rotary (plural rotaries)

1. (New England) A traffic circle.
2. (chiefly with initial capital) Any of the clubs making up the international Rotary International movement for community service.

Translations

traffic circle — see traffic circle

Rotary movement

• Finnish: rotariliike