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.”
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- parabolics
- Comparative
- more parabolic
- Superlative
- most parabolic
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Etymology
From Greek parabolikos, related to "parabola."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for parabolic
colic
frolic
anabolic
Catholic
systolic
symbolic
apostolic
alcoholic
metabolic
workaholic
melancholic
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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.".
