cylindrical Meaning & Definition
What Does Cylindrical Mean?
Cylindrical is used as an adjective meaning Shaped like a cylinder. It is also used to mean Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped onto vertical lines and parallels of latitude onto horizontal lines.
Cylindrical: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | rounded, vasiform and cylindric |
| Comparative / superlative | more cylindrical, most cylindrical |
Cylindrical Definition (Adjective)
- Shaped like a cylinder.
- Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped onto vertical lines and parallels of latitude onto horizontal lines.
Synonyms of Cylindrical
Cylindrical synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cylindrical
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Cylindrical in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
cylindrical (comparative more cylindrical, superlative most cylindrical)
Words That Rhyme With Cylindrical
Origin of Cylindrical
From Latin cylindricus + -al.[1] By surface analysis, cylinder + -ical.
How Do You Say Cylindrical?
Cylindrical is pronounced //sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cylindrical
What part of speech is cylindrical?
Cylindrical is an adjective.
What is another word for cylindrical?
You can replace cylindrical with words such as rounded, vasiform and cylindric. See the full list of cylindrical synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of cylindrical?
The comparative form is more cylindrical and the superlative form is most cylindrical.