Meaning & Definition of word "Radially"

Radially

/ˈrædiˌəli/

1. In a manner that is directed outward from a common center.
- Example: The petals of the flower spread radially from the center.
2. With respect to a radius or radial lines.
- Example: The forces acting on the object were distributed radially.
3. From or toward the radius of a circular or spherical object.
- Example: The tracks extended radially from the main station.
4. In terms of distance or angles measured from the center.
- Example: The data was collected radially around the epicenter of the earthquake.

Derived from the word 'radial', combining with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

radially symmetrical:

A shape that is symmetrical around a central axis.

spread radially:

To expand outward from a center point.

radial:

Pertaining to or arranged like rays from a center.

radius:

The distance from the center of a circle to its perimeter.

Meaning: Used to describe something that is spreading quickly or widely.

Example Sentence: The news spread radially through social media.

Meaning: To describe a fashion trend that is widely adopted.

Example Sentence: That style caught on radially among the youth.