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pyramidal

 

[ หŒpษชrษ™หˆmรฆdษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

shape structure

Pyramidal refers to something that has the shape of a pyramid, with a polygonal base and triangular sides that converge at a single point. This term is commonly used in geometry, architecture, and biology to describe forms resembling a pyramid.

Synonyms

conical, prismatic, triangular

Examples of usage

  • The pyramidal design of the building attracted many tourists.
  • The pyramidal cells in the brain have a unique structure.
  • We studied various pyramidal shapes in our geometry class.

Translations

Translations of the word "pyramidal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piramidal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคฐเคพเคฎเคฟเคกเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pyramidal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ piramida

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะฐะผั–ะดะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piramidalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒฉใƒŸใƒ€ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pyramidal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ piramidal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท piramidal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋ผ๋ฏธ๋“œํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyramidovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pyramidรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‘ๅญ—ๅก”ๅฝข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piramidalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรฝramรญdulaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั€ะฐะผะธะดะฐ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piramidal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ piramidal

Etymology

The word 'pyramidal' derives from the Latin term 'pyramidalus', which comes from the Greek word 'pyramidos', meaning 'of or belonging to a pyramid'. The root 'pyramis' in Greek relates to both 'fire' and 'wedge', possibly associated with the triangular shape and the significance of the pyramids in ancient civilizations. Pyramids have been structures of mystique and importance in various cultures, especially within ancient Egypt, where they served as monumental burial sites. Their geometric properties have intrigued mathematicians and architects throughout history, leading to the widespread use of the term 'pyramidal' in various fields such as art, architecture, and natural sciences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,911, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.