helical
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.he·li·cal
adjective \ˈhe-li-kəl, ˈhē-\Definition of HELICAL
— he·li·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Examples of HELICAL
- <Sirius, the brightest star in the heavens, travels a helical path through space.>
First Known Use of HELICAL
1591
Rhymes with HELICAL
he·li·cal
adjective \ˈhel-i-kəl, ˈhē-li-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of HELICAL
: of, relating to, or having the form of a helix <the helical configuration of DNA>; broadly : spiral 1a
—he·li·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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