radial
adjective
ra·di·al
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Definition of radial
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: arranged or having parts arranged like rays
2a
: relating to, placed like, or moving along a radius
b
: characterized by divergence from a center
3
: of, relating to, or adjacent to a bodily radius
4
: developing uniformly around a central axis
radial
nounDefinition of radial (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from radial
Adjective
radially
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Examples of radial in a Sentence
Adjective
the radial form of a starfishRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Astronomers detected the planet using the radial velocity method. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "‘Wrecking ball’ of a planet almost avoids discovery because of strange orbit," 28 Aug. 2019 Astronomers detected the planet using the radial velocity method. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Giant exoplanet is 'like a wrecking ball,' astronomers say," 27 Aug. 2019 The radial velocity method is more based on gravity and the Doppler effect, in which light increases or decreases in frequency as a source and observed object move toward or away from each other. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, "Second exoplanet found around a curious star," 19 Aug. 2019 These two planets, GJ 357 c and d, were found using the radial velocity method: by looking at the slight wobble in the star’s motions caused by its planets’ tiny gravitational tugs. — Los Angeles Times, "Astronomers found a planet where life might thrive, and it’s just 31 light-years away," 31 July 2019 Like many American cities, Houston is encircled by rings of highways—nine major radial freeways, three ring freeways, and a 180-mile fourth outer ring on the way. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "Houston’s $7 billion solution to gridlock is more highways," 5 Aug. 2019 Specifically, orbicularis oculi can cause radial wrinkles, including crow's feet, forehead lines, and above the eyebrow lines. — Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, "Everything You Need to Know About Treating Forehead Wrinkles," 11 June 2019 That outward radial acceleration is what’s keeping it there. — Ryan D'agostino, Popular Mechanics, "Elon Musk: The Popular Mechanics Interview," 25 Feb. 2019 Over the past century and a half or so, the humble automobile has seen a million advancements: fuel injection, radial-ply tires, self-driving technology, cupholders. — Blake Z. Rong, Popular Mechanics, "10 Innovations That Made the Modern Car," 4 Dec. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Andretti first credits the slicks, and then changing from a cross-ply construction to radials. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "Gaining Speed: A History of the Indy 500 Racing Tire," 24 May 2019 There’s a sort of radial set up to the room, that big gem in the middle was basically a topper on a giant, carpeted wedding cake, which seemed the ideal architecture for some sort of romantic ritual. — Lucy Boyle, The Cut, "Farewell to the Most Sparkly Sacred Place in New York," 30 Oct. 2017 The bias ply is easier to retread while the radial is lighter. — John Cox, USA TODAY, "Ask the Captain: How pilots respond to a blown tire," 22 Oct. 2017 Line lock helps the driver warm the rear drag radials, a special air-conditioning circuit chills the intercooler, and a trans brake makes for easy launches and helps the Demon perform the briefest of wheelies. — Car and Driver, "New Cars for 2018: Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram," 10 Oct. 2017 The car comes on four drag radials, but the eight-speed ZF 8HP automatic turns only the rear wheels. — K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, "2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon," 20 July 2017 Of the more interesting highlights, a few involve the car’s specialized Nitto drag radials. — Davey G. Johnson, Car and Driver, "Dodge Demands Owners Sign Waiver When Ordering Demon," 23 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'radial.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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radial
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of radial
(Entry 1 of 2)
: arranged or having parts arranged in straight lines coming out from the center of a circle
radial
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of radial (Entry 2 of 2)
: a type of strong tire in which cords underneath the rubber run across the tire's surface
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radial
adjective
ra·di·al
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Medical Definition of radial
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: arranged or having parts arranged like rays
2
: of, relating to, or situated near the radius or the thumb side of the hand or forearm
the radial aspect of the hand
3
: developing uniformly around a central axis
radial cleavage of an egg
Other Words from radial
radially
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radial
nounMedical Definition of radial (Entry 2 of 2)
: a body part (as an artery) lying near or following the course of the radius
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