Tubular: meaning, definitions and examples
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tubular
[ หtjuหbjสlษr ]
describing shape
The term 'tubular' is used to describe something that has the shape of a tube or cylinder. Objects described as tubular are typically long and hollow, allowing for movement or passage through the interior. This can refer to physical structures like pipes and tubes or even to geometric shapes in art and design. The term can also be used figuratively to describe ideas or concepts that are linear or streamlined.
Synonyms
cylindrical, hollow, pipe-like
Examples of usage
- The tubular design of the bridge allowed for maximum strength.
- She wore a tubular dress that hugged her curves.
- The tubular structure of the organ pipe produced a unique sound.
Translations
Translations of the word "tubular" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tubular
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฒเคฟเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช tubular
๐ฎ๐ฉ tubular
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฑัะฐััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ tubular
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฅใผใ็ถใฎ
๐ซ๐ท tubulaire
๐ช๐ธ tubular
๐น๐ท tubular
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ธ ํํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุจูุจู
๐จ๐ฟ trubkovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ trubkovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎก็ถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ tubular
๐ฎ๐ธ rรถrlaga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฑะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแแฃแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tubular
๐ฒ๐ฝ tubular
Etymology
The word 'tubular' originates from the Latin word 'tubulus', which is a diminutive of 'tubus', meaning 'tube'. The term was first recorded in English in the early 19th century, where it began to be used in various scientific and technical contexts. Over time, 'tubular' has evolved to describe not only physical objects but also abstract concepts that share the characteristics of having a tubular shape or structure. Its use in modern vernacular has also introduced a more colloquial meaning, often associated with something that is trendy or cool, particularly in youth culture and slang.