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- [spahy-ruh l]
- /ˈspaɪ rəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spahy-ruh l]
- /ˈspaɪ rəl/
Definitions of spiraling word
- noun spiraling Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it. 1
- noun spiraling a helix. 1
- noun spiraling a single circle or ring of a spiral or helical curve or object. 1
- noun spiraling a spiral or helical object, formation, or form. 1
- noun spiraling Aeronautics. a maneuver in which an airplane descends in a helix of small pitch and large radius, with the angle of attack within that of the normal flight range. 1
- noun spiraling Football. a type of kick or pass in which the ball turns on its longer axis as it flies through the air. 1
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Origin of spiraling
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Medieval Latin spīrālis, equivalent to Latin spīr(a) coil (< Greek speîra anything coiled, wreathed, or twisted; see spire2) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Spiraling
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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spiraling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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.
spiraling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spiraling
adj spiraling
- bending — to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
- mazy — full of confusing turns, passages, etc.; like a maze; labyrinthine.
- meandrous — meandering; winding; rambling.
adjective spiraling
- advancing — to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
- arching — forming an arch
- ascendant — proceeding upwards; rising
- ascending — If a group of things is arranged in ascending order, each thing is bigger, greater, or more important than the thing before it.
- gyrating — Present participle of gyrate.
verb spiraling
- arc — An arc is a smoothly curving line or movement.
- cincture — something that encircles or surrounds, esp a belt, girdle, or border
- circuit — An electrical circuit is a complete route which an electric current can flow around.
- concave — A surface that is concave curves inwards in the middle.
- convex — Convex is used to describe something that curves outwards in the middle.
noun spiraling
- intensification — to make intense or more intense.
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