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helical - Dictionary Entry

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
Frenchhélicoïdal/elikoidal/
Spanishhelicoidal/elikoidal/
Germanspiralförmig/ʃpɪʁaːlføːʁmɪç/
Hindiसर्पिल/sarpil/
Chinese (Mandarin)螺旋的/luóxuán de/
Japanese螺旋状の/rasen-jō no/
Russianспиральный/spʲɪˈralʲnɨj/
Arabicحلزوني/halazuni/
Bengaliসর্পিল/sorpil/
Tamilசுருள்மயமான/curuḷmayamāṉa/
Teluguస్పైరల్/spairal/
Malayalamകാറ്റുപടിയിലുള്ള/kāṭṭupaṭiyillā/
Kannadaಸರ್ಪಾಕಾರದ/sarpākārada/
Marathiसर्पिल/sarpil/
Gujaratiસર્પાકાર/sarpākār/
Odiaସର୍ପିଲ/sorpila/
Thaiเป็นเกลียว/pen klīaw/
Italianelicoidale/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.

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