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rotated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹoʊˌteɪtɪd// UK //ɹəʊtˈeɪtɪd// ro·tat·ed

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.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb or appears before a noun to describe a state of orientation.

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