conical

adjective

con·​i·​cal ˈkä-ni-kəl How to pronounce conical (audio)
: resembling a cone especially in shape
conically adverb

Examples of conical in a Sentence

The tree has a conical shape.
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The conical cups, boxy shoulders, and exaggerated hips call back to sculptural elements and skewed proportions present in Jacobs’s recent collections. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 5 May 2025 The conical to pyramidal panicles of creamy white flowers measure 6 to 8 inches long. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025 Yew Podocarpus Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil Type: Well-draining, Rich Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (4.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 This narrow, conical evergreen adds soft texture and deep green color to any planting. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025 Designed to deliver buildable volume and definition, the long-wear formula doesn’t smudge and has an innovative conical brush to coat every lash without clumping. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conical

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conical was in 1570

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“Conical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conical. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

conical

adjective
con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl How to pronounce conical (audio)
: shaped like a cone
a conical cap
conically adverb

Medical Definition

conical

adjective
con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl How to pronounce conical (audio)
variants or conic
: resembling a cone especially in shape
conically adverb

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