Word
rotated
Phoneticsro·tat·ed
US/ˈɹoʊˌteɪtɪd/
UK/ɹəʊtˈeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. turned or moved around a center point. You use this to describe something that has been shifted into a new position or angle.
adj. turned around an axis or center point; shifted in a circular or sequential manner. Often used to describe images, objects, or staff schedules that have been moved into a new orientation.
Examples
“The screen is rotated so everyone can see the map.”
“The doctor showed me the rotated X-ray to explain how the bone had shifted during the accident.”
“The gallery features a series of rotated sculptures, each positioned at a precise angle to catch the shifting afternoon light through the skylight.”
Examples
simple
“The screen is rotated so everyone can see the map.”
contextual
“The doctor showed me the rotated X-ray to explain how the bone had shifted during the accident.”
complex
“The gallery features a series of rotated sculptures, each positioned at a precise angle to catch the shifting afternoon light through the skylight.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or appears before a noun to describe a state of orientation.
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