Conic
/ˈkɒn.ɪk/ adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A conic section.
- 2 (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Synonym of conical.
Adjective
- 1 relating to or resembling a cone wordnet
Example
More examples"The ears of cats are conic sections."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κωνικός (kōnikós). By surface analysis, cone + -ic.