Radial

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪ.di.əl/

Definitions of radial

adjective relating to or situated near the radius of something, especially the radius of a circle or the radius bone in the arm

Example Sentences

A1 The sunflower has radial petals.

A2 The spider's web had a radial pattern.

B1 The clock's hands moved in a radial motion.

B2 The design of the new building featured radial lines.

C1 The satellite dish had a radial array of antennas.

C2 The artist created a masterpiece with radial symmetry.

Examples of radial in a Sentence

formal The tire's radial design allows for better traction on wet roads.

informal I love how my new bike has radial tires, they make riding so much smoother.

slang These radial brakes are sick, they stop on a dime.

figurative Her influence on the team was like a radial force, pulling everyone together towards a common goal.

Grammatical Forms of radial

• past tense: radiated
• plural: radials
• comparative: more radial
• superlative: most radial
• present tense: radiates
• future tense: will radiate
• perfect tense: has radiated
• continuous tense: is radiating
• singular: radial
• positive degree: radial
• infinitive: to radiate
• gerund: radiating
• participle: radiated

Origin and Evolution of radial

First Known Use: 1656 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'radial' originates from the Latin word 'radialis', which is derived from the Latin word 'radius' meaning spoke of a wheel or ray of light.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of wheels and rays of light, the term 'radial' has evolved to also describe things that radiate outwards from a central point, such as nerve impulses or the arrangement of petals in a flower.