Dictionary Check: radial

"radial" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

adjective

relating to or near the radius

Example: "the radial aspect of the forearm"
adjective

relating to or moving along or having the direction of a radius

Example: "radial velocity"
adjective

issuing in rays from a common center; relating to rays of light

Example: "radial heat"
adjective

arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

Example: "radial symmetry"
Synonyms:
noun

pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing

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