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spirals

 

[ หˆspaษชrษ™lz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A spiral is a curve which emanates from a central point, getting progressively farther away as it revolves around the point.

Synonyms

coil, helix, whorl

Examples of usage

  • The nautilus shell is a natural example of a spiral in nature.
  • Tornadoes often form a spiral shape as they move across the land.
Context #2 | Noun

art

In art, a spiral is a shape or pattern that starts from a central point and moves outward in a circular motion.

Synonyms

swirl, twist, whirl

Examples of usage

  • The artist used spirals in his painting to create a sense of movement.
  • The staircase in the museum has a beautiful spiral design.
Context #3 | Verb

physics

To spiral is to move in a continuous curved or twisting course, often around a central point.

Synonyms

curve, twist, wind

Examples of usage

  • The football spiraled through the air before landing in the receiver's hands.
  • The galaxy spirals around its central black hole.

Translations

Translations of the word "spirals" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espirais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคชเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spiralen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spiral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ั€ะฐะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spirale

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่žบๆ—‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spirales

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espirales

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spiraller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ูˆุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spirรกly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpirรกly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่žบๆ—‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spirale

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spรญrur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะธั€ะฐะปัŒะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spirallar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espirales

Etymology

The word 'spirals' originated from the Latin word 'spiralis', meaning 'winding' or 'coiling'. The concept of spirals has been observed in nature and art for centuries, with various civilizations incorporating spiral motifs in their designs. Spirals represent growth, evolution, and the cyclical nature of life.

See also: spiraled, spiraling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,029, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.