Conical Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɑnɪkəɫ/, /ˈkoʊnɪkəɫ

KAHN-i-kuhl or KOHN-i-kuhl

UK

kˈɒnɪkəl

KON-i-kuhl

Definition

Having the shape of a cone, with a circular base that tapers smoothly to a point.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in technical, scientific, or descriptive contexts (geometry, biology, engineering). Not used for small everyday objects unless their shape is being emphasized. Common collocations: 'conical hat', 'conical flask', 'conical mountain'.

• Spanish: cónico
• Portuguese (BR): cônico
• Portuguese (PT): cónico
• Chinese (Simplified): 锥形的
• Chinese (Traditional): 錐形的
• Hindi: शंक्वाकार
• Arabic: مخروطي
• Bengali: শঙ্কুাকার
• Russian: конический
• Japanese: 円錐形の
• Vietnamese: hình nón
• Korean: 원뿔형의
• Turkish: konik
• Urdu: مخروطی
• Indonesian: berbentuk kerucut

Example Sentences

The ice cream came in a conical cone.

basic

A party hat is often conical in shape.

basic

The mountain has a conical peak.

basic

They used a conical flask in the chemistry experiment.

natural

Certain seashells have a beautiful conical spiral.

natural

The wizard wore a tall, conical hat during the performance.

natural