Conical: meaning, definitions and examples
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conical
[ ˈkɒnɪkəl ]
shape
Having the shape of a cone; tapering to a point.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The conical mountain peak towered above the surrounding landscape.
- The conical hat sat perched on top of her head.
Translations
Translations of the word "conical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cónico
🇮🇳 शंक्वाकार
🇩🇪 konisch
🇮🇩 konis
🇺🇦 конічний
🇵🇱 stożkowy
🇯🇵 円錐の
🇫🇷 conique
🇪🇸 cónico
🇹🇷 konik
🇰🇷 원뿔의
🇸🇦 مخروطي
🇨🇿 kuželovitý
🇸🇰 kužeľovitý
🇨🇳 锥形的
🇸🇮 stožčast
🇮🇸 keilulaga
🇰🇿 конустық
🇬🇪 კონუსური
🇦🇿 konusvarı
🇲🇽 cónico
Word origin
The word 'conical' originates from the Latin word 'conus', which means a cone. It has been used in English since the mid-17th century to describe objects or shapes that resemble a cone. Conical shapes are commonly found in nature, such as the form of mountains, ice cream cones, and certain types of hats. The conical shape is often used in architecture, engineering, and geometry for its structural and aesthetic properties.