Conical
/ˈkɒnɪkəl/
Definitions
Having the shape of a cone.
/ˈkɒnɪkəl/
Having the shape of a cone; tapering to a point.
The volcano had a conical shape.
💡 Simply: If something is conical, it looks like an ice cream cone, getting narrower at the top.
👶 For kids: Shaped like a cone! Like a party hat.
More Examples
They used a conical filter to make coffee.
The hat on the wizard was conical.
How It's Used
"A conical surface is generated by a line moving so that it always intersects a fixed curve and passes through a fixed point."
"The conical shape of the fir tree helps shed snow effectively."
"The architect designed the building with a conical roof to allow rainwater to drain efficiently."
From Latin *conicus*, from Greek *kōnikos* (cone-shaped), derived from *kōnos* (cone). The term has been used in geometry and then extended to describe shapes resembling a cone.
The word 'conical' has been used to describe shapes since the 17th century, primarily in geometry and architecture.
Memory tip
Think of a cone-shaped ice cream or a traffic cone.
Word Origin
"cone-shaped"