Meaning & Definition of word "Conical"

Conical

/ˈkɒnɪkəl/

1. Having the shape of a cone; tapering towards a point.
- Example: The conical structure of the volcano gave it a distinctive appearance against the skyline.
2. Relating to or resembling a cone.
- Example: He wore a hat with a conical peak that added to his whimsical look.
3. Geometrically, describing a figure that is shaped like a cone.
- Example: In mathematics, a conical frustum is a portion of a solid that lies between two parallel planes cutting it.
4. Referring to conical intersections in molecular or quantum physics.
- Example: The researchers studied the conical intersections to better understand the transition states of the chemical reactions.

From Latin conicus, from Greek kōnikos, from kōnos (cone).

conical flask:

A type of laboratory glassware with a wide base that narrows to a small neck, used for mixing and heating substances.

conical projection:

A method of map projection in which the surface of a sphere is projected onto a cone.

cone:

A three-dimensional geometric shape that tapers from a flat base to a point.

taper:

To diminish in thickness towards one end.