revolute

adjective

rev·​o·​lute ˈre-və-ˌlüt 

: rolled backward or downward

a leaf with revolute margins

Examples of revolute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The seven revolute joints make the arm kinematically redundant, meaning there are multiple ways to position the arm to achieve the same end-effector pose. —New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin revolūtus, going back to Latin, past participle of revolvere "to roll back" — more at revolve

First Known Use

circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for revolute

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute