parabolic

adjective
UK: /ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk/
US: /ˌpærəˈbɑːlɪk/

  1. Shaped like a parabola, a curve that is wide and rounded.

    1. The parabolic mirror focuses sunlight to heat the water.
    2. The antenna had a parabolic shape to better receive satellite signals.

  2. Relating to or resembling a parabola, often used in describing motion or trajectories.

    1. The ball followed a parabolic path through the air.
    2. The rocket's trajectory was parabolic until it reached the upper atmosphere.

Synonyms

arcuate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parabolic" in English means: Shaped like a parabola, a curve that is wide and rounded., Relating to or resembling a parabola, often used in describing motion or trajectories..

The phonetic transcription of "parabolic" is /ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk/ in British English and /ˌpærəˈbɑːlɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parabolic": arcuate.

Example usage of "parabolic": "The parabolic mirror focuses sunlight to heat the water.". More examples on the page.