adjective relating to or situated near the radius of something, especially the radius of a circle or the radius bone in the arm
In mathematics, a radial function is a real-valued function whose value depends only on the distance from a fixed point, known as the origin.
In anatomy, radial refers to structures or movements that are oriented or directed towards the radius bone in the forearm or the radius of a circle.
In engineering, radial design refers to a design that radiates outwards from a central point, such as in radial engines or radial tires.
In botany, radial symmetry refers to a type of symmetry in which the parts of an organism are arranged symmetrically around a central axis, like in a flower or a starfish.
In the field of literature, 'radial' may be used to describe a narrative structure where the story unfolds from a central point outward, like the spokes of a wheel.
Psychologists may use 'radial' to refer to the radial artery, a major blood vessel in the forearm that is often used to measure a person's pulse or blood pressure.
Engineers may use 'radial' to describe a type of engine design where the cylinders are arranged in a radial pattern around a central crankshaft.
Botanists may use 'radial' to describe the arrangement of petals or other floral parts in a flower that radiate out from the center, as opposed to being fused or arranged in a different pattern.