c. 1300, "custom, habit," in phrase bi rote "by heart," of uncertain origin, sometimes said to be connected with Old French rote "route" (see route (n.)), or from Latin rota "wheel" (see rotary), but OED calls both suggestions groundless.
例文
1. You are merely reciting facts that you have learned by rote .
あなたは自分が暗記してハードに暗記したものを暗記しているだけです。
2.He is very sceptical about the value of rote learning.