derotation

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noun

A rotation in the opposite direction.

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Meanings

nounderotation (countable and uncountable, plural derotations)

plural derotations

  1. countableuncountableA rotation in the opposite direction.
  2. countableuncountablemedicineThe correction of a rotational deformity.
  3. countablerareuncountableaeronauticsThe lowering of an aircraft's nose gear to the runway following touchdown on the main gear during landing.

Origin

From de- + rotation.

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APA

derotation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derotation

MLA

“derotation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derotation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “derotation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derotation.

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