conical

adjective

con·​i·​cal ˈkä-ni-kəl How to pronounce conical (audio)
: resembling a cone especially in shape
conically
ˈkä-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce conical (audio)
adverb

Examples of conical in a Sentence

The tree has a conical shape.
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The spiders build their conical traps around dusk by attaching silk tension lines to a leaf, a task that can take as long as four hours. — ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026 Among the Olive Groves in Puglia For an authentic Puglian stay, nothing beats bedding down in one of the locale's iconic conical homes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2026 Despite popular belief, their rounded, conical teeth rarely cause a bite-off. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026 The upper plinth is separated from the lower by conical isolators, while the lower plinth utilizes rubber spike feet to protect against environmental vibration. — Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for conical

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conical was in 1570

Rhymes for conical

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conical

adjective
con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl How to pronounce conical (audio)
: shaped like a cone
a conical cap
conically
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce conical (audio)
adverb

Medical Definition

conical

adjective
con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl How to pronounce conical (audio)
variants or conic
ˈkän-ik How to pronounce conical (audio)
: resembling a cone especially in shape
conically
-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce conical (audio)
adverb

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