conic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone
  2. adjective relating to or resembling a cone

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κωνῐκός (kōnĭkós). By surface analysis, cone + -ic.

Synonyms

conic section

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