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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versaplay

Synonyms:

rotary; rotary converter; synchronous converter

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("rotary" is a kind of...):

electrical converter (converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central islandplay

Example:

the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary

Synonyms:

circle; rotary; roundabout; traffic circle

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("rotary" is a kind of...):

junction (the place where two or more things come together)

Holonyms ("rotary" is a part of...):

road; route (an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation)

 II. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Describing a circle; moving in a circleplay

Example:

the circular motion of the wheel

Synonyms:

circular; orbitual; rotary

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

cyclic; cyclical (recurring in cycles)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to or characterized by rotationplay

Example:

rotary dial

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

rotation (a single complete turn (axial or orbital))

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