parabolic

Meanings

• noun

  A parabolic is a curve that is used in mathematics and physics. It is a U-shaped curve, where all points on the curve are at an equal distance from a line called the focus.

  - "The parabolic mirror focuses light onto a single point."
  - "The trajectory of a projectile in a vacuum follows a parabolic path."

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Synonyms

parabolical

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parabolic
mantic , antonic , onic

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Variants

List of all variants of parabolic that leads to same result
parabolic , parabolically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word parabole, meaning comparison or example.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parabolic' is also used in meteorology to describe a type of cloud cover.

2. The famous fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is an example of a parabolic story.

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Related Concepts

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1. Parabola: In mathematics, a parabola is a curve that is defined by a quadratic equation.

2. Parabolic equation: In physics and engineering, a parabolic equation is a type of partial differential equation that describes the evolution of a physical quantity over time and space.

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Culture

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Parabolic stories are often used in literature and religion as metaphors or allegories to convey moral or spiritual lessons.

How to Memorize "parabolic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a U-shaped mirror. All light rays reflected off the mirror's surface converge at a single point.
   - Visualize a ball thrown up in the air. Its trajectory follows a parabolic path.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parabolic' with the word 'comparison'. Remember that parabolas are used to make comparisons in mathematics and physics.
   - Think of a mirror with a U-shaped reflection. This shape is called a parabola.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Parabola is a U-shaped mirror.' to remember the definition of a parabola.

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