radial

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪdi.əl/

The English word “radial” has 10 meanings listed here.

adjective

Arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to, a common centre.
Of, or relating to a radius (line joining to a geometric centre).
Moving or acting along a radius.
Of, or relating to the radius bone.
Of, or relating to the radius (vein), and/or the wing areas next to it.
Developing uniformly on all sides.
Having reinforcing cords placed in parallel across the tyre at 90 degrees to the direction of travel, especially as contrasted with cross-ply; see also radial tyre.

An item in a radial configuration, such as a spoke of a wheel.
One of a set of earthing wires arranged radially around the base of a wireless antenna.
A radial tire / radial tyre.

From Medieval Latin radiālis (“radial”), from Latin radius. By surface analysis, radius + -al.

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