parabolic

/ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk/ /ˌpærəˈbɑːlɪk/

Meanings

noun

A parabolic function, equation etc

Examples :

"The graph of the equation y = x² is a simple parabolic. "

adjective

Of, or pertaining to, or in the shape of a parabola or paraboloid

Examples :

"The water from the fountain followed a parabolic arc as it shot up and then curved back down into the pool. "

math physics

adjective

Of or pertaining to a parable

Examples :

"The teacher explained the moral of the story using a parabolic example about a student who learned the value of hard work. "

literature religion story

Related Words

parable noun

/ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/

A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

"Catholic sermons normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables."

followed verb

/ˈfɒləʊd/ /ˈfɑloʊd/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

fountain noun

[ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩]

A natural source of water; a spring.

"The hikers followed the path to the mountain fountain, hoping to find fresh water. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

paraboloid noun

/pəˈræbələɪd/

A surface having a parabolic cross section parallel to an axis, and circular or elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axis; especially the surface of revolution of a parabola.

"The satellite dish is a paraboloid shape, focusing radio waves to a single point. "

parabola noun

/pəˈɹæbələ/

The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix).

"The water from the sprinkler followed a parabola as it sprayed across the lawn. "

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

equation noun

/ɪˈkweɪʃən/

The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

"We need to bring the balance of power into equation"

example noun

/əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"The teacher gave a good example of a sentence using the past tense. "