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rotal, a.|ˈrəʊtəl|
[ad. late L. rotāl-is wheeled, or f. rota (see prec.) + -al1.]
1. Pertaining to a wheel or wheels. Also fig.
1656Blount Glossogr., Rotal, of or belonging to a wheel [ed. 1674 adds, also inconstant, now up, now down]. 1881Illustr. Lond. News 5 Nov. 439/2 The Cannebière is in a chronic state of vocal and rotal tumult.
2. Pertaining to rotation or circular motion.
1855Ogilvie Suppl., Rotal action of affinity, a term applied to the inductive action of affinity, as exhibited in the voltaic circle, in which it assumes a circular direction or return upon itself.
3. R.C. Ch. Connected with the Rota.
1907Cath. Weekly 8 Nov. 8/2 On November 12 the Sacred Congregation of Rites will hold a rotal meeting. 1960Tablet 18 June 586/2 The Rotal sentence referred to by Dr. McReavy relies on the pronouncement of Benedict XIV. |