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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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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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