Rotation
- Pronunciation
- /roh-TAY-shun/
- Category
- Mechanics
- Singular
- Rotation
- Plural
- Rotations
Definition
The act of turning or revolving, generally associated with mechanical movements rather than specifically to an insect's life cycle.
Etymology
From Latin 'rota', meaning 'wheel'.
Example
The rotation of the gears in an insect's exoskeleton joint mechanisms is crucial for its movement.
Synonyms
- Revolution
- Turn