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radially

ra·di·al
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rey-dee-uh l]
    • /ˈreɪ di əl/
    • /ˈreɪ.di.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-uh l]
    • /ˈreɪ di əl/

Definitions of radially word

  • adjective radially arranged like radii or rays. 1
  • adjective radially having spokes, bars, lines, etc., arranged like radii, as a machine. 1
  • adjective radially made in the direction of a radius; going from the center outward or from the circumference inward along a radius: a radial cut. 1
  • adjective radially Zoology. pertaining to structures that radiate from a central point, as the arms of a starfish. 1
  • adjective radially of, like, or pertaining to a radius or a ray. 1
  • adjective radially Machinery. having pistons moving inward and outward from a central point or shaft: a radial engine; a radial pump. noting a bearing designed primarily to take thrusts radial to the center of rotation. 1

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Origin of radially

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Medieval Latin radiālis, equivalent to Latin radi(us) beam, ray (see radius) + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Radially

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

radially popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for radially

adverb radially

  • outward — proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.
  • centrifugally — Away from a centre or axis.
  • outwardly — as regards appearance or outward manifestation: outwardly charming; outwardly considerate.

Top questions with radially

  • which of the following is radially symmetrical?
  • what is radially symmetrical?
  • what does radially symmetrical mean?

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