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ra·di·al
 radial
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- pronunciation:
- reI
di
 l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to a radius.
the circle's radial length |
| definition 2: |
positioned, occurring, or moving along a radius.
radial air channelsradial acceleration |
| definition 3: |
characterized by or having the parts leading out from a central point like rays or radii.
the radial arms of a starfish- similar words:
- radiate
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| definition 4: |
related to or transmitted as rays; radiant.
radial heat |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a line passing from the center to the perimeter of a circle or from the center to the surface of a sphere; radius.
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| definition 2: |
a body part following the course of a radius from a central point, such as an arm of a starfish.
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| definition 3: |
a tire in which the ply cords lie at right angles to the tread lines; radial tire.
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| derivation: |
radially (adv.) |
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