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conically

 

[ kəˈnɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

shape description

The term 'conically' refers to something that is shaped like a cone. It often describes objects or figures that taper smoothly from a flat base to a pointed top. This can apply to a variety of fields including geometry, engineering, and architecture. Objects described as conically often have properties that relate to their conical form, such as volume or surface area.

Synonyms

cone-shaped, pyramidal, tapered

Examples of usage

  • The tree grew conically.
  • She arranged the flowers in a conically shaped vase.
  • The rocket was designed to launch conically.
  • The ice cream cone is conically shaped.

Translations

Translations of the word "conically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cónica

🇮🇳 शंक्वाकार

🇩🇪 kegelförmig

🇮🇩 konis

🇺🇦 конічно

🇵🇱 stożkowo

🇯🇵 円錐状に

🇫🇷 coniquement

🇪🇸 cónicamente

🇹🇷 koniksel olarak

🇰🇷 원뿔 모양으로

🇸🇦 مخروطياً

🇨🇿 kuželovitě

🇸🇰 kuželovito

🇨🇳 锥形地

🇸🇮 konično

🇮🇸 keilformaður

🇰🇿 конустық

🇬🇪 კონუსური

🇦🇿 koni şəkilində

🇲🇽 cónicamente

Etymology

The term 'conically' is derived from the word 'cone', which comes from the Latin word 'conus', meaning 'cone' or 'a shape resembling a cone'. The Latin 'conus' itself has roots in the Greek word 'konos', which denotes a cone or a tapering shape. The use of the term in English dates back to the 17th century, when geometric shapes began to be discussed in more formal mathematical contexts. Understanding the term 'conically' requires familiarity with geometry and the properties of three-dimensional shapes, facilitating discussions in disciplines such as architecture, physics, and engineering.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,151, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.