What does CONIC mean?

Conic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of or relating to a cone or cones.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkɑː.nɪk/, UK: /ˈkɒn.ɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "conic" is derived from the Latin word "conus", which means "cone". It was first used in the 17th century to describe anything that was cone-shaped. Today, it is most commonly used in mathematics to describe a curve that is formed by the intersection of a plane and a cone.

Synonyms: Cone-shaped, conoidal, coniform, conoid, conoidal-shaped.

Related Words: Sonic, tonic, comic, bionic, iconic.

Example Sentences:

• The conic shape of the mountain was breathtaking.
• The conic section is an important concept in mathematics.
• The artist used a conic brush stroke to create the illusion of depth.
• The satellites orbit is conic in shape.