# rotated

/ˈɹoʊˌteɪtɪd/ (US) · /ɹəʊtˈeɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rotated
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

turned or moved around a center point. You use this to describe something that has been shifted into a new position or angle.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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