rotary

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

rotary (not comparable)

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)

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

Translations

traffic circle — see traffic circle

club in Rotary movement

Finnish: rotariklubi

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