ro·ta·tive \ˈrōˌtād.iv, rōˈt-\adjective Etymology: Latin rotatus (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