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parabolic

Pronunciation: /ˌparəˈbɒlɪk/
Definition of parabolic

adjective

  • 1of or like a parabola or part of one: a parabolic mirror behind a spotlight projects a parallel beam
  • 2of or expressed in parables:parabolic teaching

Derivatives

parabolical

adjective

parabolically

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek parabolikos, from parabolē 'application' (see parabola)

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Definition of parabolic in the US English dictionary
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