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ROTATION Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word rotation. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word rotation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ROTATION

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revolution
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

• the overthrow of a government by those who are governed

• a single complete turn (axial or orbital)

cycling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle

gyration
nounn
noun

• a single complete turn (axial or orbital)

• the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

roster
nounn
noun

• a list of names

rota
nounn
noun

• a roster of names showing the order in which people should perform certain duties

• (Roman Catholic Church) the supreme ecclesiastical tribunal for cases appealed to the Holy See from diocesan courts

schedule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

• an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur

verb

• plan for an activity or event

• make a schedule; plan the time and place for events

turn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a circular segment of a curve

• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

• (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

• an unforeseen development

• a movement in a new direction

• the act of turning away or in the opposite direction

• turning or twisting around (in place)

• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

• a short performance that is part of a longer program

• a favor for someone

• taking a short walk out and back

verb

• to change orientation or direction

• undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

• undergo a change or development

• cause to move around or rotate

• change to the contrary

• pass to the other side of

• pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

• let (something) fall or spill from a container

• move around an axis or a center

• cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

• to send or let go

• to break and turn over earth especially with a plow

• shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel

• change color

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

• cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

• accomplish by rotating

• get by buying and selling

• cause to move along an axis or into a new direction

• channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• alter the functioning or setting of

• direct at someone

• have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to

• go sour or spoil

• become officially one year older

turning
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

• act of changing in practice or custom

• a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe

• a movement in a new direction

• the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe

• the activity of shaping something on a lathe

rotary motion
nounn
noun

• the act of rotating as if on an axis

Best Hypernyms For ROTATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rotation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
turn gyration motility motion move movement revolution sequence spin succession successiveness transformation turning twist
Phrases (2)
chronological sequencechronological succession

Alternatives for REVOLUTION

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