rotative

ro·ta·tive

 (rō′tā′tĭv)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, causing, or characterized by rotation.

2. Characterized by or occurring in alternation or succession.

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ro′ta′tive·ly adv.

ro•ta•tive

(ˈroʊ teɪ tɪv)

adj.

1. rotating or pertaining to rotation.

2. producing rotation.

3. happening in regular succession.

[1770–80; < Latin rotāt(us) (see rotate¹) + -ive]

ro′ta•tive•ly (-teɪ tɪv li, -tə-) adv.