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radial
('r/eI/d/i//@/l )

adjective (a)

  • relating to or near the radius(adj.pert)
    Example:
    The radial aspect of the forearm.
    source: wordnet30
  • relating to or moving along or having the direction of a radius(adj.pert)
    Example:
    Radial velocity.
    source: wordnet30
  • issuing in rays from a common center; relating to rays of light(adj.pert)
    Example:
    Radial heat.
    source: wordnet30
  • Of or pertaining to a radius or ray; consisting of, or like, radii or rays; radiated; as, (Bot.) radial projections; (Zoöl.) radial vessels or canals; (Anat.) the radial artery.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

adjective satellite (s)

  • arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center(adj.all)
    Example:
    Radial symmetry.
    Many cities show a radial pattern of main highways.
    Synonym:
    radiate, stellate
    source: wordnet30
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