rotation
Translation
rotation, turn, cycle
Examples
The Earth's rotation causes day and night.
The Earth's rotation causes day and night.
We have a rotation for cleaning duties.
We have a rotation for cleaning duties.
Crop rotation improves soil quality.
Crop rotation improves soil quality.
Grammar Patterns
the rotation of ((sth.)) the turning motion of (sth.) The Earth's rotation causes day and night.
a rotation for ((sth.)) a system of turns for (sth.) We have a rotation for cleaning duties.
Similar Words
Synonyms: turn, spin, cycle, sequence
Etymology
From the verb 'rotate' plus the suffix '-ion', which forms nouns denoting an action or condition.
Memory Tips
Remember this as the noun form of the verb 'to rotate'. The '-ion' ending signifies the action of rotating.