Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

derotation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
dero-ta-tion
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rotation in the opposite direction.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The correction of a rotational deformity.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The lowering of an aircraft's nose gear to the runway following touchdown on the main gear during landing.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From de- + rotation.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

derotations (plural)

Derived Forms

derotational

Frequently Paired Words

derotate

Questions

What does derotation mean?
A rotation in the opposite direction.
Where does derotation come from?
From de- + rotation.

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