cylindrical

Also cy·lin·dric

[si-lin-dri-kuhl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having the form of a cylinder.

cylindrical

/ sɪˈlɪndrɪk, sɪˈlɪndrɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, shaped like, or characteristic of a cylinder

Other Word Forms

• cylindricality noun
• cylindricalness noun
• cylindrically adverb
• subcylindric adjective
• subcylindrical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cylindrical¹

1640–50; < New Latin cylindric ( us ) (< Greek kylindrikós; cylinder, -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Significant amounts of chemicals are stored in cylindrical tanks, and give the facility a distinct smell that is similar to a freshly-cleaned hospital ward.

From BBC

Authorities found a black cylindrical laser pointer in the front yard of the property, and identified it as the device aimed at officers.

From Los Angeles Times

Under a strange pink-purple glow, illuminated panels buzz and cylindrical columns of water bubble away, as a futuristic crop of microalgae grows.

From BBC

From a helicopter, the idea is to drop a solid, cylindrical column of water on the flames.

From Los Angeles Times

Axons have long been depicted as smooth and cylindrical, but a new study of mouse neurons challenges that view.

From Science Magazine