adj

parabolic

Parabolic (adj) means Shaped like or relating to a parabola — a smooth, U-shaped curve. Example: “A satellite dish has a parabolic shape that focuses signals to one point.”

adj

Shaped like or relating to a parabola — a smooth, U-shaped curve.

"A satellite dish has a parabolic shape that focuses signals to one point."

"The rocket followed a parabolic trajectory before falling back to Earth."

How to use parabolic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCurved in the shape of a parabola, the U-like curve you see in graphs of thrown objects.

Common pairings

parabolic curve parabolic mirror parabolic trajectory

Word forms

more parabolic comparative, parabolics plural, most parabolic superlative

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Etymology

From Greek parabolikos, related to "parabola."

Origin: Greek

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Rhymes for parabolic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “parabolic” mean?

The word “parabolic” means shaped like or relating to a parabola — a smooth, U-shaped curve. In plain terms, curved in the shape of a parabola, the U-like curve you see in graphs of thrown objects.

How do you use “parabolic” in a sentence?

Here is “parabolic” used in a sentence: “A satellite dish has a parabolic shape that focuses signals to one point.”

What part of speech is “parabolic”?

“Parabolic” is an adjective.

Where does the word “parabolic” come from?

The word “parabolic” comes from Greek. From Greek parabolikos, related to "parabola.".