radial
adjective
arranged like radii or rays.
radially
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a word derived from
radial.
Example Sentences
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"We're seeing waves propagating radially and upward, in a cone-like shape," said Joan Alexander, senior research scientist at NorthWest Research Associates.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026
The team also notes that the trunk’s tip consists solely of fascicles arranged radially, which might be important for the fine control.
From Science Magazine ● Sep. 26, 2023
We were looking at the images, and one night I just realized, Why are all these filaments pointing radially?
From Scientific American ● Jun. 22, 2023
Tornadoes are often confused with downbursts, columns of wind that push onto the ground and spread out radially.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
Five long chains of brightly colored prayer flags* were then strung radially from the pole above our tents to protect the camp from harm.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
