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rotary Synonyms

Another word for rotary

Choosing another word for rotary depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to or involving rotation around a central axis, or operating by means of rotating parts.

Usage Example

"My grandparents still keep an old rotational telephone on the hallway table."

Strongest
rotational
revolving
rotating
Strong
gyratory
whirling

• noun (Context 2)

A circular road junction in which traffic flows in one direction around a central island.

Usage Example

"Drivers must yield to oncoming vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout."

Strongest
roundabout
traffic circle

Opposites of rotary

The opposite of rotary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stationary
linear
reciprocating
See all opposites of rotary

• Nearby Words

rosy red minnow
rot
rota
rotary
rotatable
rotate
rotation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rotary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rotary
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