Word Adjective
cylindrical
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /səˈɫɪndɹɪkəɫ/ UK /sɪlˈɪndɹɪkəl/ cylin·dri·cal
Definition
adj.having the shape of a cylinder — round on the sides and flat on the top and bottom. You use this word to describe objects like cans, pipes, or tanks.
adj.having the form of a cylinder; characterized by a circular cross-section and parallel sides. Typically used attributively before a noun.
Examples
“The water tank is cylindrical and made of steel.”
“The engineer designed a cylindrical container to hold the liquid safely during transport.”
“The architect chose a cylindrical structure for the museum, allowing for unobstructed views and efficient use of interior space.”
Etymology
From Latin cylindricus + -al. By surface analysis, cylinder + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated