Definition of Rote

1. Noun. Memorization by repetition.

Exact synonyms: Rote Learning
Generic synonyms: Committal To Memory, Memorisation, Memorization

Definition of Rote

1. n. A root.

2. n. A kind of guitar, the notes of which were produced by a small wheel or wheel-like arrangement; an instrument similar to the hurdy-gurdy.

3. n. The noise produced by the surf of the sea dashing upon the shore. See Rut.

4. n. A frequent repetition of forms of speech without attention to the meaning; mere repetition; as, to learn rules by rote.

5. v. t. To learn or repeat by rote.

6. v. i. To go out by rotation or succession; to rotate.

Definition of Rote

1. Noun. The process of learning or committing something to memory through mechanical repetition, usually by hearing and repeating aloud, often without full attention to comprehension or thought for the meaning. ¹

2. Noun. Mechanical routine; a fixed, habitual, repetitive, or mechanical course of procedure. ¹

3. Adjective. By repetition or practice. ¹

4. Noun. (rare) The roar of the surf; the sound of waves breaking on the shore. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rote

1. mechanical routine [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rote

rotavators
rotaviral
rotavirus
rotavirus antigen test
rotavirus infections
rotavirus stool test
rotaviruses
rotaxane
rotaxanes
rotche
rotches
rotchet
rotchets
rotchie
rotchies
rote (current term)
rote learning
roted
rotelike
rotella
rotelle
roteln
rotely
rotenoid
rotenoids
rotenone
rotenones
rotes
rotework

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