conical

adjective

con·​i·​cal ˈkä-ni-kəl 

: resembling a cone especially in shape

conically

ˈkä-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of conical in a Sentence

The tree has a conical shape.

Recent Examples on the Web

Yew Podocarpus Botanical Name: Podocarpus macrophyllus Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil Type: Well-draining, Rich Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (4.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9 This narrow, conical evergreen adds soft texture and deep green color to any planting. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025

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The rocket's conical stage adapter, which connects the SLS core booster to the launch vehicle's upper stages, was added to the stack on Saturday (April 12), according to NASA. —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025

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Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conical

• chronicle
• monocle
• canonical
• ironical

Kids Definition

conical

adjective

con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl 

: shaped like a cone

a conical cap

conically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

conical

adjective

con·​i·​cal ˈkän-i-kəl 

variants or conic

ˈkän-ik 

: resembling a cone especially in shape

conically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb