cuboidal Meaning & Definition
kyü-ˈbȯi-dᵊl
What Does Cuboidal Mean?
Cuboidal is an adjective that means somewhat cubical. It can also mean composed of nearly cubical elements.
Cuboidal in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kyü-ˈbȯi-dᵊl/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | cuboid, cubic and cubiform |
| Comparative / superlative | more cuboidal, most cuboidal |
| First known use | 1803 |
Cuboidal Definition (Adjective)
- somewhat cubical
- composed of nearly cubical elements
cuboidal epithelium
Synonyms of Cuboidal
Cuboidal synonyms and antonyms →Cuboidal in a Sentence
The alveolar cells are cuboidal in shape.
A cuboidal block was formed.
cuboidal epithelium
Word Forms & Grammar
cuboidal
cuboidal (comparative more cuboidal, superlative most cuboidal)
Origin of Cuboidal
From cuboid + -al.
First Known Use
1803
Cuboidal Pronunciation
You say cuboidal as /kyü-ˈbȯi-dᵊl/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (bȯi).
Frequently Asked Questions About Cuboidal
What part of speech is cuboidal?
Cuboidal is an adjective.
What is another word for cuboidal?
You can replace cuboidal with words such as cuboid, cubic and cubiform. See the full list of cuboidal synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of cuboidal?
The comparative form is more cuboidal and the superlative form is most cuboidal.