conic

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adjective

con·​ic ˈkä-nik How to pronounce conic (audio)
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: of or relating to a cone
2
conicity noun

conic

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noun

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Adjective
The Chieftain, with its conic light-up hood ornament, gets washed and drained of fluids as cold weather sets in, then spends several months under a cover in a heated garage. Laura Lane, USA Today, 23 Nov. 2025 At the larger end of the spectrum, the YJ-20 uses a bi-conic configuration similar to certain ballistic missiles. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025 This lengthening mascara contains conic polymer tubing technology that wraps snugly around each lash to enhance the length of each. Deanna Pai, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024 With a circular opening near the surface, just 15 feet below sea level, the steep 80-degree-plus slopes form a large conic structure the scientists say is covered by biofilms, sediments, limestone, and gypsum ledges. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2023 The conic brush helps to sculpt individual lashes and the buildable formula delivers clump-free coverage. Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conic was in 1570

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“Conic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

conic

adjective
con·​ic
ˈkän-ik
: of, relating to, or shaped like a cone

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