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parabolic
1[ par-uh-bol-ik ]
adjective
- having the form or outline of a parabola.
- having a longitudinal section in the form of a paraboloid or parabola:
a parabolic reflector.
- of or relating to a parabola.
parabolic
2[ par-uh-bol-ik ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or involving a parable.
parabolic
1/ ˌæəˈɒɪ /
adjective
- of, relating to, or shaped like a parabola
- shaped like a paraboloid
a parabolic mirror
parabolic
2/ ˌæəˈɒɪ /
adjective
- of or resembling a parable
Derived Forms
- ˌ貹ˈDZ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- 貹a·DZi·· noun
- 貹a·DZi·· adverb
- ԴDzp··DZi· adjective
- ԴDzp··DZi··ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of parabolic1
Origin of parabolic2
Example Sentences
Oyelowo, also an executive producer, has a ready description of the tone: “it’s a parabolic surrealist absurdist family comedy,” he said in an interview.
One can certainly discuss this limited series divorced from other critically acclaimed shows, but it’s more interesting to view it as part of a continuum that speaks to our present, whether thematically or parabolically.
Thus, they hope to conduct future studies in true microgravity conditions, such as parabolic flights.
On a parabolic flight last year, where John experienced weightlessness for the first time, he found his day-to-day, hi-tech, microprocessor prosthetic leg would need recalibrating.
Flames and sandals make for an impressive spectacle, and while the priestess’ largely tongue-in-cheek prayer to Apollo might not be answered, the parabolic mirror works well.
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