Rotational
(adjective)
Of or relating to rotation or the act of rotating.
Origin:
Late 19th century, from rotation + -al.
Examples:
- The rotational motion of the wheel was smooth and steady.
- The rotational energy was converted into kinetic energy.
- The rotational speed of the planet was measured using a special instrument.
- The rotational symmetry was a characteristic of the molecule's structure.
- The rotational dynamics were studied in the lab for their potential applications.