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derotate

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
dero-tate
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To correct a rotational deformity.

verb

To bring the nose of an aircraft down to the runway after touching down on the main gear.

Etymology

From de- + rotate.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

derotates (present, singular) derotating (participle, present) derotated (participle, past) derotated (past)

Frequently Paired Words

derotation unrotate

Questions

What does derotate mean?
To correct a rotational deformity.
Where does derotate come from?
From de- + rotate.

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