Helix: meaning, definitions and examples
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helix
[ หhiหlษชks ]
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
Examples of usage
- The DNA molecule has a double helix structure.
- The cochlea in the inner ear is shaped like a helix.
architecture
A spiral ornament, especially on a column.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The column was decorated with intricate helix patterns.
- The staircase featured a beautiful helix design.
Translations
Translations of the word "helix" in other languages:
๐ต๐น hรฉlice
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฃเฅเคกเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Helix
๐ฎ๐ฉ heliks
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟััะฐะปั
๐ต๐ฑ heliks
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท hรฉlice
๐ช๐ธ hรฉlice
๐น๐ท heliks
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ helix
๐ธ๐ฐ helix
๐จ๐ณ ่บๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ heliks
๐ฎ๐ธ helix
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะธัะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ heliks
๐ฒ๐ฝ hรฉlice
Etymology
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.
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- 13820 relinquished
- 13821 deterrence
- 13822 synaptic
- 13823 helix
- 13824 depots
- 13825 wafer
- 13826 vintage
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