🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

포물선의

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pomulseon-ui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Parabolic/ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"포물선의 경로는 물리학에서 중요하다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or resembling a parabola, especially in shape or form.

    "The satellite dish was designed with a parabolic shape to focus signals."
  2. 2

    Describing a trajectory or motion that follows a parabolic path.

    "The projectile followed a parabolic arc before hitting the ground."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'parabolic' originates from the Greek word 'parabolē', meaning 'comparison' or 'application'. It was adopted into Latin as 'parabola', which referred to a specific type of curve. Over time, the term evolved in mathematical contexts to describe the shape of certain curves and functions, particularly in geometry and physics.

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