different between cylindrical vs terete

cylindrical

English

Etymology

cylindric +? -al

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /s??l?nd??k?l/

Adjective

cylindrical (comparative more cylindrical, superlative most cylindrical)

  1. Shaped like a cylinder.
  2. (cartography) Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped onto vertical lines and parallels of latitude onto horizontal lines.

Derived terms

Translations

cylindrical From the web:

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terete

English

Etymology

From Latin teres (rounded (cylindrical)).

Adjective

terete (comparative more terete, superlative most terete)

  1. Having a smooth circular cross-section; cylindrical, commonly more or less tapering.

Usage notes

  • In common usage, the term terete suggests long and tapering plant stems, but it really describes the circular cross section rather than the length or taper.

Synonyms

  • teretiform
  • teretial
  • teretous

Derived terms

  • semiterete
  • subterete

Anagrams

  • Teeter, teeter

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /te??ete/, [t?e??e.t?e]

Adjective

terete (plural teretes)

  1. terete

terete From the web:

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