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helix

 

[ หˆhiหlษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology

A three-dimensional curve that lies on a cylinder or cone, so that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant.

Synonyms

coil, spiral, twist

Examples of usage

  • The DNA molecule has a double helix structure.
  • The cochlea in the inner ear is shaped like a helix.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

A spiral ornament, especially on a column.

Synonyms

coil, spiral, twist

Examples of usage

  • The column was decorated with intricate helix patterns.
  • The staircase featured a beautiful helix design.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

A curve traced on a cylinder or cone by a point spiraling around the axis.

Synonyms

coil, spiral, twist

Examples of usage

  • The helix can be described as a curve around a central axis.
  • The screw thread follows a helix pattern.

Translations

Translations of the word "helix" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hรฉlice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฃเฅเคกเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Helix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ heliks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ั€ะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ heliks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‰ใ›ใ‚“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉlice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฉlice

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท heliks

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ helix

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ helix

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่žบๆ—‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ heliks

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ helix

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะธั€ะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heliks

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hรฉlice

Word origin

The word 'helix' originated from the Latin word 'helix', which in turn came from the Greek word 'helix' meaning 'spiral'. The concept of a helix has been used in various fields such as biology, architecture, and mathematics to describe spiral or coil-like structures. The term has been widely adopted in scientific and technical contexts to represent the unique shape and structure of certain objects.

See also: helices.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,823, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.