Word
cylindrical
Phoneticscylin·dri·cal
US/səˈɫɪndɹɪkəɫ/
UK/sɪlˈɪndɹɪkəl/
Mathematics
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.”
Examples
simple
“The water tank is cylindrical and made of steel.”
contextual
“The engineer designed a cylindrical container to hold the liquid safely during transport.”
complex
“The architect chose a cylindrical structure for the museum, allowing for unobstructed views and efficient use of interior space.”
Real-World Examples
“All of the HushJet’s Mini Cool’s components, including its motor and battery, are housed inside a cylindrical body that’s 38mm in diameter.” “This message-sending part of nerve cells is usually thought to be smooth and cylindrical.” “One, the McDonnell-Douglas “space base”, is formed of a series of cylindrical modules.” Etymology
From Latin cylindricus + -al. By surface analysis, cylinder + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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