parabolic

[ par-uh-bol-ik ]

/ ˌpær əˈbɒl ɪk /

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adjective

having the form or outline of a parabola.

having a longitudinal section in the form of a paraboloid or parabola: a parabolic reflector.

of or relating to a parabola.

Origin of parabolic

First recorded in 1695–1705; parabol(a) + -ic

Words nearby parabolic

parablast, parable, parablepsia, parables, parabola, parabolic, parabolic aerial, parabolic antenna, parabolic mirror, parabolize, paraboloid

Definition for parabolic (2 of 2)

parabolic²

[ par-uh-bol-ik ]

/ ˌpær əˈbɒl ɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or involving a parable.

Sometimes par·a·bol·i·cal .

Origin of parabolic

1650–60; <Late Latin parabolicus metaphoric <Late Greek parabolikós figurative, equivalent to Greek parabol(ḗ) parable + -ikos-ic

OTHER WORDS FROM parabolic

par·a·bol·i·cal·ism, nounpar·a·bol·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·par·a·bol·i·cal, adjectivenon·par·a·bol·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Example sentences from the Web for parabolic

All the small d's spout upward in parabolic curves, and descend at a considerable distance.
A Book of Autographs|Nathaniel Hawthorne
Examine the second photograph, which shows a spherical, sound wave starting at the focus of a parabolic mirror.
The Popular Science Monthly, August, 1900|Various
They swung about the star in a parabolic orbit, for, at their velocity, the sun could not hold them in a planetary orbit.
Islands of Space|John W Campbell
The course of such a tariff with increasing distance would be represented by the parabolic curved lines on the preceding diagram.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations|William Z. Ripley

He glanced at the parabolic radar antenna, rearing its head a dozen feet above him.
Way of a Rebel|Walter M. Miller

British Dictionary definitions for parabolic (1 of 2)

parabolic¹

/ (ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk) /

adjective

of, relating to, or shaped like a parabola

shaped like a paraboloida parabolic mirror

British Dictionary definitions for parabolic (2 of 2)

parabolic²

parabolical

/ (ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk) /

adjective

of or resembling a parable

Derived forms of parabolic

parabolically, adverb

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单词	parabolic
释义	parabolic ¹ [ par-uh-bol-ik ] / ˌpær əˈbɒl ɪk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR parabolic ON THESAURUS.COM adjective having the form or outline of a parabola. having a longitudinal section in the form of a paraboloid or parabola: a parabolic reflector. of or relating to a parabola. Origin of parabolic ¹ First recorded in 1695–1705; parabol(a) + -ic Words nearby parabolic parablast, parable, parablepsia, parables, parabola, parabolic, parabolic aerial, parabolic antenna, parabolic mirror, parabolize, paraboloid Definition for parabolic (2 of 2) parabolic² [ par-uh-bol-ik ] / ˌpær əˈbɒl ɪk / adjective of, relating to, or involving a parable. Sometimes par·a·bol·i·cal . Origin of parabolic ² 1650–60; <Late Latin parabolicus metaphoric <Late Greek parabolikós figurative, equivalent to Greek parabol(ḗ) parable + -ikos-ic OTHER WORDS FROM parabolic par·a·bol·i·cal·ism, nounpar·a·bol·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·par·a·bol·i·cal, adjectivenon·par·a·bol·i·cal·ly, adverb Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for parabolic All the small d's spout upward in parabolic curves, and descend at a considerable distance. A Book of Autographs\|Nathaniel Hawthorne Examine the second photograph, which shows a spherical, sound wave starting at the focus of a parabolic mirror. The Popular Science Monthly, August, 1900\|Various They swung about the star in a parabolic orbit, for, at their velocity, the sun could not hold them in a planetary orbit. Islands of Space\|John W Campbell The course of such a tariff with increasing distance would be represented by the parabolic curved lines on the preceding diagram. Railroads: Rates and Regulations\|William Z. Ripley He glanced at the parabolic radar antenna, rearing its head a dozen feet above him. Way of a Rebel\|Walter M. Miller British Dictionary definitions for parabolic (1 of 2) parabolic¹ / (ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk) / adjective of, relating to, or shaped like a parabola shaped like a paraboloida parabolic mirror British Dictionary definitions for parabolic (2 of 2) parabolic² parabolical / (ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk) / adjective of or resembling a parable Derived forms of parabolic parabolically, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to parabolic figurative, metaphorical, illustrative, emblematic, symbolizing, typifying
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parabolic

adjective

Origin of parabolic

Words nearby parabolic

Definition for parabolic (2 of 2)

adjective

Origin of parabolic

OTHER WORDS FROM parabolic

Example sentences from the Web for parabolic

British Dictionary definitions for parabolic (1 of 2)

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for parabolic (2 of 2)

parabolical

adjective

Derived forms of parabolic

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