cylindrical

Meanings

• noun

  A three-dimensional shape with one axis of length greater than the other two. It is the shape of a right circular cylinder.

  - "The water in the cylindrical tank is heated to produce steam."
  - "The cylindrical tube contains a coil of copper wire for heating."

• adjective

  Having the shape of a cylinder.

  - "The cylindrical barrel of the gun was polished to a high shine."
  - "The cylindrical columns in the temple were adorned with intricate carvings."

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Rhymes

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compound , undeniable , sustainable

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Variants

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cylindric , cylindrical , cylindrically , cylindrical coordinate , cylindrical coordinates

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Etymology

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The word 'cylindrical' comes from the Greek word 'kyllinde' which means 'tube' or 'roller'.

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Trivia

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1. The Great Pyramid of Egypt is not perfectly cylindrical. It tapers slightly towards the top.

2. The term 'cylindrical' is also used in the field of geology to describe certain types of rock formations.

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Related Concepts

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1. cone: Both cylindrical and conical shapes are types of geometric solids.

2. sphere: A sphere is a three-dimensional shape with all points on its surface being equidistant from the center. A cylinder can be thought of as a sphere with one axis of symmetry extended infinitely.

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Culture

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In literature, cylindrical shapes are often used as metaphors for continuity and symmetry. In art, cylindrical objects such as vases and columns are common motifs. In music, the term 'cylindrical harmonics' refers to a mathematical model used to explain the unique overtone series produced by certain instruments, such as the trumpet and the pipe organ.

How to Memorize "cylindrical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, round canister. This is the basic shape of a cylinder.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a roll of paper towels or a soda can. These are common, everyday objects that have a cylindrical shape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of 'cylindrical', think of the word 'circle' and 'long'. A cylinder is a long, circular shape.

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