Period and Rotation

Period

Period noun - An occurrence of menstruating.

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Rotation and period are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotation" instead a noun "Period".

Rotation noun - A rapid turning about on an axis or central point.

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Period and rotation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Period" instead a noun "Rotation".

Nearby Words: rotate, rotated, rotating, rotary, rotational

good	good period	good rotation
full	full period	full rotation
long	long period	long rotation
similar	similar period	similar rotation
Other adjectives: normal, fixed, current, original, single, entire, classic, last, orbital.

The topic is expanded, when he speaks of Solaris, whose period of rotation is equal to 15 hours (at the equator).

Source: Universal Universe Time
When he finally switches it on, it will force the Earth's rotation to stop and reverse direction, thereby rewinding time to the Cretaceous period where the dinosaurs reigned supreme!

Source: Spin the Earth Backwards
Additionally, the standard/cheaper units are just as balanced as the others, and there is a rotation for different items/airmechs/characters being free for certain period of time.

Source: Video Game / AirMech

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