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- [hee-liks]
- /ˈhi lɪks/
- /ˈhiː.lɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hee-liks]
- /ˈhi lɪks/
Definitions of helix word
- noun plural helix a spiral. 1
- noun plural helix Geometry. the curve formed by a straight line drawn on a plane when that plane is wrapped around a cylindrical surface of any kind, especially a right circular cylinder, as the curve of a screw. Equation: x = a sinθ, y = a cosθ, z = b θ. 1
- noun plural helix Architecture. a spiral ornament. (in a Corinthian capital) either of two scrolls issuing from a cauliculus. Compare Corinthian (def 2). 1
- noun plural helix Anatomy. the curved fold forming most of the rim of the external ear. 1
- noun plural helix Biochemistry. alpha helix. 1
- noun helix An object having a three-dimensional shape like that of a wire wound uniformly in a single layer around a cylinder or cone, as in a corkscrew or spiral staircase. 1
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Origin of helix
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin: a spiral, a kind of ivy < Greek hélix anything twisted; compare helíssein to turn, twist, roll
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Parts of speech for Helix
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helix popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
helix usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for helix
noun helix
- braid — Braid is a narrow piece of decorated cloth or twisted threads, which is used to decorate clothes or curtains.
- tendril — a threadlike, leafless organ of climbing plants, often growing in spiral form, which attaches itself to or twines round some other body, so as to support the plant.
- twine — a strong thread or string composed of two or more strands twisted together.
- convolution — Convolutions are curves on an object or design that has a lot of curves.
- lap — the act of lapping liquid.
Antonyms for helix
noun helix
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- straightness — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- simplicity — the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.
- opening — an open or clear space.
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