adjective
radial
RAY-dee-uhl
adjective
1
Arranged like spokes, radiating outward from a central point.
"The flower has a radial pattern of petals around its center."
2
Relating to a radius, or built with reinforcing cords running at right angles to the direction of travel (as in radial tires).
"The garage fitted a fresh set of radial tires."
How to Use Radial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpreading outward from a center, like spokes on a wheel.
Common pairings
radial symmetry
radial tire
radial pattern
Word Forms
more radial comparative, radials plural, most radial superlative
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin radialis, based on Latin radius, "spoke" or "ray".