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parabolic

1

[ par-uh-bol-ik ]

adjective

  1. having the form or outline of a parabola.
  2. having a longitudinal section in the form of a paraboloid or parabola:

    a parabolic reflector.

  3. of or relating to a parabola.


parabolic

2

[ par-uh-bol-ik ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or involving a parable.

parabolic

1

/ ˌæəˈɒɪ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or shaped like a parabola
  2. shaped like a paraboloid

    a parabolic mirror

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

parabolic

2

/ ˌæəˈɒɪ /

adjective

  1. of or resembling a parable
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ貹ˈDZ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • 貹a·DZi·· noun
  • 貹a·DZi·· adverb
  • ԴDzp··DZi· adjective
  • ԴDzp··DZi··ly adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of parabolic1

First recorded in 1695–1705; parabol(a) + -ic

Origin of parabolic2

1650–60; < Late Latin parabolicus metaphoric < Late Greek 貹DZó figurative, equivalent to Greek parabol ( ) parable + -ikos -ic
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One can certainly discuss this limited series divorced from other critically acclaimed shows, but it’s more interesting to view it as part of a continuum that speaks to our present, whether thematically or parabolically.

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Thus, they hope to conduct future studies in true microgravity conditions, such as parabolic flights.

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On a parabolic flight last year, where John experienced weightlessness for the first time, he found his day-to-day, hi-tech, microprocessor prosthetic leg would need recalibrating.

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Flames and sandals make for an impressive spectacle, and while the priestess’ largely tongue-in-cheek prayer to Apollo might not be answered, the parabolic mirror works well.

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She then dips the fuel-filled torch into a parabolic mirror which focuses the sun’s rays on it, and fire spurts forth.

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