ˈrōˌtād.iv, rōˈt- adjective
Etymology: Latin rotat us (past participle of rotare to rotate) + English -ive
1. : turning like a wheel : rotary , rotational
rotative velocity
2. : occurring in a regular series : characterized by rotation
the rotative plan of the rectorship — A.L.Vogel
3. : causing rotation
• ro·ta·tive·ly -d.ə̇vlē adverb