English adjective: radial | |||
1. | radial relating to or near the radius | ||
Samples | The radial aspect of the forearm. | ||
2. | radial relating to or moving along or having the direction of a radius | ||
Samples | Radial velocity. | ||
3. | radial issuing in rays from a common center; relating to rays of light | ||
Samples | Radial heat. | ||
4. | radial arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center | ||
Samples | Radial symmetry. A starlike or stellate arrangement of petals. Many cities show a radial pattern of main highways. | ||
Synonyms | radiate, stellate | ||
Similar | symmetric, symmetrical | ||
Antonyms | asymmetric, asymmetrical | ||
English noun: radial | |||
1. | radial (artifact) pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing | ||
Synonyms | radial tire, radial-ply tire | ||
Broader (hypernym) | pneumatic tire, pneumatic tyre | ||