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conical

[ˈkɒnɪk(ə)l]

conical Definition

  • 1having the shape of a cone
  • 2relating to or resembling a cone

Using conical: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conical" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The roof is conical in shape.

  • Example

    The conical flask is used in chemistry experiments.

  • Example

    The mountain has a conical peak.

conical Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for conical

Phrases with conical

  • a hat with a conical shape, often made of straw or bamboo, worn in many parts of the world as protection from the sun or rain

    Example

    The farmer wore a conical hat while working in the rice fields.

  • a weight suspended by a string or rod and moving in a circular path, used in physics experiments to demonstrate the principles of centripetal force

    Example

    The students conducted an experiment with a conical pendulum to study the effects of gravity.

  • a point in the potential energy surface of a molecule where two electronic states have the same energy and can mix, leading to chemical reactions and photochemistry

    Example

    The researchers used computational methods to study the conical intersection of the excited states of the molecule.

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Summary: conical in Brief

The term 'conical' [ˈkɒnɪk(ə)l] refers to something that has the shape of a cone or is related to a cone. It can describe objects like roofs, flasks, and mountains, as well as scientific concepts like the conical pendulum and conical intersection. The adjective 'conical' is synonymous with 'cone-shaped' and 'tapering.'