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Rotator vs Rotatory - What's the difference?

rotator | rotatory |

As a noun rotator

is one who or that which rotates.

As an adjective rotatory is

of, pertaining to, or causing rotation.

rotator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who or that which rotates.
  • (anatomy) A muscle by which a joint can be rotated.
  • A revolving reverberatory furnace.
  • (internet) A banner ad that cycles through multiple advertisements.

    • Derived terms

    * super rotator * rotor English palindromes ----

    rotatory

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • of, pertaining to, or causing rotation
  • alternate or successive
  • * Burke
    • rotatory assemblies

    Derived terms

    * rotatory nystagmus * rotatory power

    See also

    * rotary