rote

Meanings

• Noun

  Repeating something over and over until it is learned by heart

  - "Students were asked to memorize their multiplication tables by rote."
  - "The teacher drilled the class in rote learning of historical facts."

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Synonyms

audience , group , multitude , public , swarm , throng , aggregation , cluster , group , mass , everyone , general public , masses , mob , rabble , unwashed , rote

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rote
note , mote , float , coat

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Rote (German) : Road
   

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Variants

List of all variants of rote that leads to same result
rote , rotes , rotely , rota , rotas , rut , ruts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'rote' meaning 'row' or 'course'. The term came to mean 'by heart' or 'by rote' from the idea of learning something by following a set course.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'rote' is also used in chess to describe a series of moves that a player follows without thinking.

2. The phrase 'play it by rote' is often used to describe a performance that is overly mechanical or lacking in emotion or expression.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Memorization: The process of committing information to memory through repetition and practice.

2. Rote memorization: A method of learning that focuses on memorizing information without understanding its meaning or context.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, rote learning is often portrayed as a negative practice, with characters rebelling against the monotony and rigidity of memorizing facts without understanding. In music, the term 'play it by rote' refers to performing a piece without needing to read the music.

How to Memorize "rote"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'rote', visualize the word written out in large letters. Repeat the word to yourself as you imagine it.
   - Create a mental image of the word 'rote' being written in sand or water, and try to remember the image each time you see the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rote' with a memorable image or phrase. For example, imagine a teacher drilling a rote into a student's head like a hole.
   - Create a mental link between the word 'rote' and a memorable phrase, such as 'Remember your rote, remember your future!'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to help remember the word 'rote'. For example, remember that 'rote' sounds like 'row', so imagine a row of memorized facts.
   - Create a rhyme or acronym to help remember the word 'rote'. For example, 'Rote is a word I must remember, to pass my exam, I repeat, Remember!'

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