Aerial Funicular

Pronunciation: /ˈɛriəl fjuˈnɪkjələr/

Definitions of aerial funicular

noun a type of transportation system that uses cables to transport passengers up and down steep inclines or mountainsides

Example Sentences

A1 I rode the aerial funicular to the top of the mountain.

A2 The aerial funicular provided a breathtaking view of the city below.

B1 The aerial funicular was a popular tourist attraction in the area.

B2 The aerial funicular was a convenient way to access the ski slopes.

C1 The engineering marvel of the aerial funicular impressed even the most seasoned travelers.

C2 The aerial funicular was a feat of modern technology, seamlessly transporting passengers to the summit.

Examples of aerial funicular in a Sentence

formal The aerial funicular provides a scenic ride up the mountain for tourists.

informal Let's take the aerial funicular up to the top for some great views.

slang The aerial funicular is like a cool sky train taking us up the mountain.

figurative Riding the aerial funicular feels like ascending to new heights in life.

Grammatical Forms of aerial funicular

• past tense: rode
• plural: aerial funiculars
• comparative: more aerial
• superlative: most aerial
• present tense: rides
• future tense: will ride
• perfect tense: has ridden
• continuous tense: is riding
• singular: aerial funicular
• positive degree: aerial funicular
• infinitive: to ride
• gerund: riding
• participle: ridden

Origin and Evolution of aerial funicular

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'aerial funicular' originated from the combination of the words 'aerial' meaning relating to the air or sky, and 'funicular' meaning a cable railway, resulting in a term for a cable railway in the air.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe cable railways or tramways that operated in the air, the term 'aerial funicular' has evolved to also include modern aerial tramways and gondolas that transport passengers or cargo through the air.