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Parabolic Meaning in English

word

ˌpɛɹəˈbɑɫɪk
pair-uh-BAH-lik
pˌæɹəbˈɒlɪk
pa-ruh-BOL-ik

التعريف

Describes something shaped like a parabola (a symmetrical, curved U-shape). It can refer to curves in math, or objects such as satellite dishes or mirrors.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly used in technical or scientific contexts (mathematics, physics, engineering). Common phrases: 'parabolic trajectory', 'parabolic mirror', 'parabolic antenna.' Not for describing regular curves—must have a parabola shape.

جمل نموذجية

The satellite dish has a parabolic shape.

basic

A parabolic mirror is used to focus light.

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The ball’s path is parabolic when you throw it.

basic

If you look at the water fountain, the spray forms a parabolic arc.

natural

A rocket on takeoff often follows a parabolic trajectory before reaching space.

natural

That huge parabolic antenna behind the building picks up signals from space.

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