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Helical: meaning, definitions and examples

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helical

 

[ หˆhษ›lษชkษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geometry, shape

The term 'helical' refers to a three-dimensional geometric shape that resembles a spiral. It typically describes a curve that moves in a circular path while simultaneously progressing along an axis. Helical shapes can be found in various natural and man-made structures, such as springs, spiral staircases, and DNA molecules. The nature of this shape allows for the efficient arrangement of components in space, often seen in mechanical and architectural designs.

Synonyms

corkscrew, spiral, twisted.

Examples of usage

  • The helical staircase added a dramatic effect to the entrance.
  • The DNA molecule has a helical structure that is crucial for genetic coding.
  • The engineers designed a helical spring for better shock absorption.
  • Trees often exhibit helical branching patterns as they grow.

Translations

Translations of the word "helical" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hรฉlicoidal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคพเค‡เคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช helikal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ heliks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ั€ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ helikalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่žบๆ—‹ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉlicoรฏdal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ helicoidal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท helisel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜์„ ํ˜•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆู„ุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ helical

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ helikรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่žบๆ—‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ helikalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spiral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะธั€ะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ helikal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ helicoidal

Etymology

The word 'helical' is derived from the Greek word 'helix', which means 'spiral, twist'. This term has been used in English since the 17th century, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Greeks who studied various forms of geometry and natural phenomena involving spirals. Over the years, the usage of 'helical' has expanded beyond mathematics and geometry, finding applications in biology, engineering, and architecture. The evolution of the term reflects the human fascination with spiral forms in nature, from the arrangement of leaves around a stem to the characteristics of certain galaxies in the cosmos. Helices have significant implications in molecular biology, particularly in the structure of DNA, demonstrating how a single term can encapsulate complexity in both linguistic and scientific contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,222, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.