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(rā′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
of or situated like a radius
Anat. of or near the radius or forearm

Origin: < ML radialis: see radius

noun

a radial part or structure
radial (ply) tire

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radially adverb

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adjective

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.
Moving or directed along a radius.
Anatomy Of, relating to, or near the radius or forearm.
Developing symmetrically about a central point.

noun

A radial part, such as a ray, spoke, or radius.
A radial tire.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin radiālis

Origin: , from Latin radius, ray

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raˈdi·al·ly adverb

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