DISCOID Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

discoid

adjective

Definition of discoid

as in discoidal

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nonspherical

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Recent Examples of discoid The main difference between my form of lupus and other variations of the disease is that discoid lupus is cutaneous, or limited to the skin. — Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 5 Nov. 2025 The reasons for this discrepancy aren’t clear, but the answer could be tied to other discoid eczema risk factors. — Stephanie Watson, SELF, 8 Apr. 2022 Opah are discoid fish, meaning they are shaped like large discs. — oregonlive, 15 July 2021 It can also be used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 May 2020

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Adjective

One thing that particularly drew his interest was the idea of discoidal aircraft – what are more popularly known as flying saucers.

— David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025

Definition of discoidal

Adjective

Law likes Bobby’s dye pattern, but Willy and Heidi both think the dress’s baggy, circular shape is unflattering.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
The fashion industry is facing new expectations around circular design, lifestyle accountability, and compliance, meaning that the next generation of designers and fashion professionals will need to prepare.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of circular

Adjective

Another type of solar eclipse, known as an annular solar eclipse, occurs when all three celestial bodies align when the moon is at or near its farthest point from Earth.

— Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Malaysian photographer Teoh Hui Chieh created a stunning time-lapse video of an Australian annular solar eclipse transpiring at sunrise in 2013.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026

Definition of annular

Adjective

Sound waves cause air inside the spherical or bell-shaped structures to oscillate, pulling in diffuse airflow and expelling it as a concentrated, high-velocity jet.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Beyond immersive spherical video, it’s engineered to function as a point-and-shoot camera for flat social clips, or a traditional single-lens action cam when instant sharing makes more sense.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of spherical

Adjective

The pieces are abstract but appear to show featureless human figures sitting atop globular, cloud-like shapes that float in the air.

— Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
This cultivar, 'Little Gem', grows with scale-like leaves in dense, flat sprays presented in a globular shape.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2026

Definition of globular

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