# conical

/ˈkɑnɪkəɫ/ (US) · /kˈɒnɪkəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/conical
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

shaped like a cone, with a round flat base that gets narrower until it reaches a point at the top.

For teachers: resembling or having the form of a cone. Typically describes objects with a circular base tapering to a single vertex.

## Examples

- The mountain has a perfect conical shape.
- The chef used a conical strainer to ensure the sauce was perfectly smooth and free of lumps.
- The ancient structure was topped with a conical roof made of local slate, designed to shed heavy snowfall during the harsh winter months.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before the noun it modifies.

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