Vortical

Pronunciation: /vɔrtɪkəl/

Definitions of vortical

adjective relating to or resembling a vortex; having a spiral or whirling motion

Example Sentences

A1 The water in the bathtub formed a vortical motion as it drained out.

A2 The tornado created a vortical pattern in the sky as it spun violently.

B1 The scientist studied the vortical flow of air around the airplane wing.

B2 The artist captured the vortical movement of the dancers in a stunning painting.

C1 The mathematician delved into the complex vortical dynamics of turbulent fluids.

C2 The engineer designed a vortical flow control system to optimize aerodynamic performance.

Examples of vortical in a Sentence

formal The vortical motion of the water created a mesmerizing pattern in the lake.

informal I felt dizzy watching the vortical swirls in the whirlpool.

slang The vortical winds were so strong, they nearly knocked me over!

figurative The vortical nature of politics can make it difficult to predict outcomes.

Grammatical Forms of vortical

• past tense: vorticalled
• plural: vorticals
• comparative: more vortical
• superlative: most vortical
• present tense: vorticulates
• future tense: will vorticate
• perfect tense: has vorticated
• continuous tense: is vorticating
• singular: vortical
• positive degree: vortical
• infinitive: to vorticate
• gerund: vorticating
• participle: vorticated

Origin and Evolution of vortical

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vortical' originates from the Latin word 'vortex' meaning a whirlpool or spiral motion.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of fluid dynamics to describe swirling motion, the term 'vortical' has evolved to also describe any situation or system characterized by a vortex-like movement or pattern.