conical

adjective

con·​i·​cal ˈkä-ni-kəl How to pronounce conical (audio)
: resembling a cone especially in shape
conically adverb

Examples of conical in a Sentence

The tree has a conical shape.
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Each of the duo of circular tasting rooms is embellished with a domed, conical ceiling, with wooden ribbing. Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Think conical burr grinders, milk frothers, and more. Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 July 2025 Add in geometric shapes such as conical dwarf Alberta spruce and topiary junipers to further elevate your formal design. 6. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025 And this traditional home, with its thick stone walls and conical roofs, has been thoughtfully maintained and renovated into a minimalist beauty. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for conical

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conical was in 1570

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“Conical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conical. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

conical

adjective
con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl How to pronounce conical (audio)
: shaped like a cone
a conical cap
conically adverb

Medical Definition

conical

adjective
con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl How to pronounce conical (audio)
variants or conic
: resembling a cone especially in shape
conically adverb

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