CEFR C1

parabolic

adjective

Meaning

Shaped like or following the curve of a parabola.

Examples

The satellite dish has a parabolic surface designed to focus incoming signals.
The ball followed a parabolic trajectory after being kicked high into the air.

Synonyms: curved, arched, curvilinear

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parabolic (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk/

Definition

Shaped like or following the curve of a parabola.

Examples

The satellite dish has a parabolic surface designed to focus incoming signals.
The ball followed a parabolic trajectory after being kicked high into the air.

How to Use parabolic

parabolic trajectory (collocation): The curved path taken by an object moving through space. — "The projectile followed a perfect parabolic trajectory."
parabolic mirror (collocation): A mirror shaped to focus light to a single point. — "The telescope uses a large parabolic mirror to capture faint starlight."

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