How Do You Spell CYLINDRICAL?

Pronunciation: [sɪlˈɪndɹɪkə͡l] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "cylindrical" is /sɪˈlɪndrɪkəl/ (si-LIN-dri-kal). The first syllable "si" is pronounced as in "sit," followed by the stressed syllable "LIN" which sounds like "win." The second half of the word "dri-kal" is pronounced with the "dri" sounding like "dry." It means having the shape of a cylinder, which is a three-dimensional geometric shape with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross-section. This word is often used in mathematics, engineering, and physics.

CYLINDRICAL Meaning and Definition

1. Cylindrical is an adjective that describes an object or shape that has the form of a cylinder, which is a solid geometric figure with two congruent circular bases and a curved surface connecting the bases. It is a term used in geometry and physics to describe objects that are tube-shaped or have a similar structure.

   Cylindrical objects display a consistent and uniform diameter throughout their length, with the bases at both ends being parallel and congruent. The curved surface is smooth and forms a constant arc between the bases. Examples of cylindrical objects include pillars, columns, tubes, pipes, cans, and bottles.

   From a mathematical perspective, the term cylindrical is commonly used to describe coordinate systems. In cylindrical coordinates, a point is determined by its distance from a reference point (ρ), the angle it makes with a reference direction (θ), and its height above a base plane (z). This coordinate system is particularly useful when dealing with problems involving objects with cylindrical symmetry.

   In physics, cylindrical symmetry refers to a situation where a physical system exhibits symmetry around a cylindrical axis. This symmetry allows for simplified mathematical analysis and makes solving problems in such systems more efficient.

   Overall, cylindrical is a term used to describe objects, shapes, and coordinate systems that have a cylindrical or tube-like structure.

2. Pert. to; having the form of a cylinder.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for CYLINDRICAL *

• cylinderical 25%
• clyndrical 25%
• cyclindrical 25%
• cylindrcal 25%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for CYLINDRICAL

• cilindrical
• cylindical
• cylidrical
• calendrical
• xylindrical
• vylindrical
• fylindrical
• dylindrical
• ctlindrical
• cglindrical
• chlindrical
• culindrical
• c7lindrical
• c6lindrical
• cyllindrical
• sylindrical
• cylindricaly
• subcylindrical
• Cylindroidal
• cylenderical
• sylinderical
• Cylindiricle

Etymology of CYLINDRICAL

The word "cylindrical" originated from the Greek word "kylindrikos", which itself derived from "kylindros". "Kylindros" refers to a roller or a cylindrical object, which comes from the Greek verb "kylindō", meaning "to roll". When the word was adapted into Latin, it became "cylindrus", and eventually transformed into "cylindrical" in English.

Similar spelling words for CYLINDRICAL

• cylinder lock,
• cylinder,
• cylindricality,
• cylindric,
• calendrical.