What does parabolic mean?
Parabolic means (chiefly mathematics) Of, or pertaining to, or in the shape of a parabola or paraboloid..
Parabolic
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Meaning
(chiefly mathematics) Of, or pertaining to, or in the shape of a parabola or paraboloid..
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly mathematics) Of, or pertaining to, or in the shape of a parabola or paraboloid.
- (rhetoric) Of or pertaining to a parable.
- (botany) Of a leaf: ovate-oblong or ovate, obtuse and contracted below the apex.
- (mathematics) A parabolic function, equation etc.
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Synonyms for parabolic
Antonyms for parabolic
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Word Forms
- more parabolic
- most parabolic
- parabolical
- parabolics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for parabolic?
Common synonyms include rounded, parabolical.
What is the opposite of parabolic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use parabolic in a sentence?
Use parabolic where its definition matches the intended context.
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