radial

(dē əl)

adjective

    1. of or like a ray or rays; branching out in all directions from a common center
    2. having or characterized by parts that branch out in this way
  1. of or situated like a radius
  2. Anat. of or near the radius or forearm

Origin: < ML radialis: see radius

noun

  1. a radial part or structure
  2. radial (ply) tire

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See radial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. a. Of, relating to, or arranged like rays or radii.
    b. Radiating from or converging to a common center.
    c. Having or characterized by parts so arranged or so radiating.
  2. Moving or directed along a radius.
  3. Anatomy Of, relating to, or near the radius or forearm.
  4. Developing symmetrically about a central point.
noun
  1. A radial part, such as a ray, spoke, or radius.
  2. A radial tire.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin radiālis

Origin: , from Latin radius, ray

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Related Forms:

  • raˈdi·al·ly adverb

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