DISCOID Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

discoid

adjective

Definition of discoid

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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

The investment extends its pre-seed funding round, giving the startup a runway to fuel its AI ambitions about the circular economy.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
One of the best hotel lounges in town, Travelle Kitchen & Bar frames postcard views of the circular Marina Towers next door.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of circular

Adjective

This annular solar eclipse has a long and broad path, rising southwest of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in the south Pacific Ocean and setting in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Looking ahead to next year, there will be an annular solar eclipse on February 6, 2027, according to Young.

— Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of annular

Adjective

Survival Capsule, a patented spherical shelter aimed at tsunamis, hurricanes, and earthquakes, sells two-person units starting around US$21,700.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Passive safety operational profiles The reactor architecture relies on a specialized spherical monolithic gyroid core structure.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 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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