No exact match translations found for 'Helical' in nepali.
Word 'Helical' in Other Languages
- Helical in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Helical in Bengali বাংলা
- Helical in Bodo बड़ो
- Helical in Dogri डोगरी
- Helical in English
- Helical in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Helical in Hindi हिन्दी
- Helical in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Helical in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Helical in Konkani कोंकणी
- Helical in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Helical in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Helical in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Helical in Marathi मराठी
- Helical in Nepali नेपाली
- Helical in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Helical in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Helical in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Helical in Santali
- Helical in Sindhi سنڌي
- Helical in Tamil தமிழ்
- Helical in Telugu తెలుగు
- Helical in Urdu اُردُو
helical
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛlɪkəl/ or /ˈhiːlɪkəl/
Definitions
- Having the shape or form of a helix; spiral.
- Arranged in a helical or spiraling manner.
Usage Examples
- "The DNA molecule has a helical structure."
- "The staircase in the tower has a helical design."
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word "helix" meaning "spiral" or "twist," later adopted into Latin as "helicalis."
Synonyms
- Spiral
- Coiled
- Twisted
Antonyms
- Linear
- Straight
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | hélicoïdal | /elikoidal/ |
| Spanish | helicoidal | /elikoidal/ |
| German | spiralförmig | /ʃpɪʁaːlføːʁmɪç/ |
| Hindi | सर्पिल | /sarpil/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 螺旋的 | /luóxuán de/ |
| Japanese | 螺旋状の | /rasen-jō no/ |
| Russian | спиральный | /spʲɪˈralʲnɨj/ |
| Arabic | حلزوني | /halazuni/ |
| Bengali | সর্পিল | /sorpil/ |
| Tamil | சுருள்மயமான | /curuḷmayamāṉa/ |
| Telugu | స్పైరల్ | /spairal/ |
| Malayalam | കാറ്റുപടിയിലുള്ള | /kāṭṭupaṭiyillā/ |
| Kannada | ಸರ್ಪಾಕಾರದ | /sarpākārada/ |
| Marathi | सर्पिल | /sarpil/ |
| Gujarati | સર્પાકાર | /sarpākār/ |
| Odia | ସର୍ପିଲ | /sorpila/ |
| Thai | เป็นเกลียว | /pen klīaw/ |
| Italian | elicoidale | /elikoidale/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- English (US): /ˈhiːlɪkəl/
- English (UK): /ˈhɛlɪkəl/
Historical Usage
The concept of helical structures has been recognized since ancient times, appearing in architecture, engineering, and biology. The term gained prominence in the scientific community, especially with the discovery of the DNA double helix.
Cultural Nuances
Helical structures are commonly found in nature, such as in seashells, tornadoes, and galaxies. The symbolism of spirals often represents growth, evolution, and continuity in various cultures.
More Information
Helical motion is observed in physics and engineering, particularly in gears, screws, and turbines. Understanding helical structures has been crucial for advancements in molecular biology and material sciences.