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- [jahy-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdʒaɪ rəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /ˈdʒaɪə.rə.tə.rɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jahy-ruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdʒaɪ rəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of gyratory word
- adjective gyratory moving in a circle or spiral; gyrating. 1
- noun gyratory Of or involving circular or spiral motion. 1
- noun gyratory (Britain) A large traffic roundabout with non-standard lane markings or priorities, or with buildings on the central island. 0
- adjective gyratory Moving in a circle, or spirally; revolving; whirling around. 0
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Origin of gyratory
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; gyrat(ion) + -ory1
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Parts of speech for Gyratory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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gyratory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gyratory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gyratory
adj gyratory
- whirling — to turn around, spin, or rotate rapidly: The merry-go-round whirled noisily.
- revolving — that revolves: a revolving table top.
- vertiginous — whirling; spinning; rotary: vertiginous currents of air.
- spinning — the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
- whirligig — something that whirls or revolves.
adjective gyratory
- spiralling — Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
- spiraling — Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
- encircling — Enclosing, skirting.
- gyrating — Present participle of gyrate.
- circumgyratory — characterized by circumgyration
Antonyms for gyratory
adjective gyratory
- still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
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