Radially
/ˈrædiˌəli/
Meaning & Definition
adverb
In a manner that is directed outward from a common center.
The petals of the flower spread radially from the center.
With respect to a radius or radial lines.
The forces acting on the object were distributed radially.
From or toward the radius of a circular or spherical object.
The tracks extended radially from the main station.
In terms of distance or angles measured from the center.
The data was collected radially around the epicenter of the earthquake.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'radial', combining with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
radially symmetrical
A shape that is symmetrical around a central axis.
spread radially
To expand outward from a center point.
Related Words
radial
Pertaining to or arranged like rays from a center.
radius
The distance from the center of a circle to its perimeter.
Slang Meanings
Used to describe something that is spreading quickly or widely.
The news spread radially through social media.
To describe a fashion trend that is widely adopted.
That style caught on radially among the youth.