Where does “rotatively” come from?
rotatively (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
rotatively (English): In a rotative manner
Definitions
- In a rotative manner
Ancestry of “rotatively”, step by step
rotatively traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English rotative
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | rotative | Turning like a wheel; rotary; rotational |