CONIC Meaning and
Definition
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Conic is an adjective that refers to something that is related to or shaped like a cone. In mathematics, it specifically pertains to objects or curves that can be formed by intersecting a plane with a cone. The term is derived from the Latin word "conus," meaning cone.
In geometry, a conic section is a curve formed by the intersection of a plane with a cone. There are four main types of conic sections: the circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola. Each type of conic section has unique properties and characteristics. For instance, a circle is a conic section where the plane cuts the cone parallel to its base, resulting in a closed curve with all points equidistant from its center. An ellipse occurs when the plane intersects the cone at an angle, resulting in a closed curve that is elongated or squashed in shape. A parabola is formed when the plane cuts the cone parallel to one of its sides, creating a curve that opens either upwards or downwards. Lastly, a hyperbola is produced when the plane slices through both sides of the cone, resulting in two separate curves that open in opposite directions.
Apart from geometry, the term "conic" can also refer to objects unrelated to mathematics that resemble or have the shape of a cone. For example, a conic tower is a tall structure that gradually tapers to a point at the top, resembling a cone. The term conic can also be used in the field of optics to describe lenses or mirrors with a conical shape, which have specific optical properties.
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Having the form of a cone; cone-shaped.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for CONIC
Etymology of CONIC
The word "conic" derives from the Greek word "konikos", which means "pertaining to a cone". The Greek word itself is derived from the word "konos", which means "cone". The term "conic" was adopted in English in the 17th century to describe the geometric shapes known as conic sections, which are obtained by intersecting a cone with a plane.
Similar spelling words for CONIC
- Gowong,
- Quang,
- CONCG,
- koing,
- Cowing,
- Coying,
- Ging,
- kinky,
- C4O8H4NaK,
- con-,
- Kanacka,
- coons,
- quango,
- CANC/RCL,
- Gonakie,
- GUNKY,
- kiang,
- queuing,
- Cooeeing,
- coinage,
- Eri-king,
- Cooeying,
- Khang,
- coin,
- conk,
- CANC,
- Kinic,
- gang-gang,
- In-going,
- kongo,
- clinic,
- canuck,
- CNUUQ,
- qiang,
- CNC,
- Lyon-king,
- concha,
- CNIC,
- Ganga,
- conga,
- gong,
- Kanaka,
- concur,
- going,
- cooing,
- Cainnech,
- king,
- ko'ing,
- quinqu,
- kennewick,
- qing,
- DNC/CNC,
- Koenig,
- CONEG,
- CANG,
- Coins,
- Keneke,
- CNIWG,
- CONIAC,
- VAD/CNG,
- CNOOC,
- gang,
- KANQ,
- KENGO,
- cone,
- gunk,
- WKNG,
- CANQUA,
- Kingo,
- Kong,
- Cawing,
- congo,
- CNOC,
- Canhook,
- Keying,
- CNC/DNC,
- NC/CNC,
- ox-gang,
- kanga,
- REC&CONC,
- Kyong,
- NTKE-CNCA,
- CONNACK,
- Comacho,
- King-bird,
- cangue,
- CONC,
- Kanagawa,
- congou,
- Kuniyuki,
- guanaco,
- CONAC,
- Caenogaea,
- Way-going,
- gangway,
- Gangue,
- conch,
- CONNEG,
- tonic,
- on-going,
- cognac,
- CONICA,
- Kuniko,
- Cong,
- comic,
- WCNC,
- Chiang,
- King-like,
- quink,
- CHNG,
- Guying,
- sonic,
- CNAAQO,
- CNAC,
- king-size,
- Khuong,
- CANWEC,
- Quinic,
- CONOCO,
- Kinikia,
- COENCO,
- CANAC,
- CNG,
- conn.,
- coyness,
- Kwang,
- sea-going,
- CNNIC,
- Ginko,
- counce,
- gynic,
- kayoing,
- Kyung,
- cueing,
- gang-rape,
- gungho,
- CNCA,
- de-coying,
- kink,
- Kanika,
- gung-ho,
- CONAG,
- Quinque-,
- Conico-,
- Kang,
- A/CNK,
- cuing.
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