Conical

/ˈkɒnɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape of a cone; tapering smoothly from a circular base to a point.

Etymology

From Latin conicus, from Greek konikos, with the English adjective-forming suffix -al, making a descriptor for cone-shaped objects.

Kelly Says

Cone shapes appear everywhere in nature—from tornado formations to pine cones to the spiral structure of galaxies—because conical geometry naturally minimizes resistance and maximizes strength.

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