Pronunciation: [kənˈɔ͡ɪdɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "conoidical" is spelled with a "c" followed by "onoid", which is pronounced as /kɑːˈnɔɪd/. Additionally, it ends with "ical", which is pronounced as /ɪkəl/. The word is derived from the mathematical term "conoid", which refers to a curved surface with a shape resembling a cone. The "-ical" ending, which means "related to", makes the word an adjective describing something related to a conoid or having a conoid shape.
"Conoidical" is an adjective primarily used in geometry and referring to the shape or form of a cone. It describes an object, structure, or surface that resembles or has the characteristics of a cone, which is a three-dimensional geometric figure having a circular base that tapers to a point called the apex. In essence, the term identifies something that has a conical shape or structure.
The word "conoidical" is derived from the noun "cone" and the suffix "-oid," which means "having the form or appearance of." It emphasizes the similarity or resemblance to a cone, indicating that the object or structure has features or properties typically associated with cones. Cones are widely recognized for their distinctive shape, gradually narrowing from a wider base to a pointed tip, leading to the term "conoidical" being used to describe analogous shapes in different contexts.
For example, a conoidical surface refers to a surface that closely approximates the shape of a cone, such as a curved domelike structure or a tapered piece of furniture. Similarly, a conoidical projection in cartography refers to a type of map projection that represents the Earth as if it were wrapped around a cone-like surface which is then unrolled into a flat map. In both cases, the term "conoidical" highlights the cone-like qualities and forms observed in different objects, surfaces, or projections.
Pert. to or like a conoid.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "conoidical" is derived from the noun "conoid" (also spelled "conoide") which originates from the Latin word "conoïdes" and Greek word "kônoeidḗs".
The Latin term "conoïdes" is a transliteration from the Greek word "kônoeidḗs". The Greek term is a combination of "kônos" meaning "cone" and "-eidēs" meaning "having the form of" or "resembling". Therefore, "kônoeidḗs" can be translated to mean "cone-like" or "having the shape of a cone".
From the noun "conoid", the adjective "conoidical" is formed by adding the suffix "-ical", which means "of or relating to".
