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Definition of cylindrical

cylindrical

/səˈlɪn.drɪ.kəl/
cy · lin · dri · cal
Adverb:cylindrically
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1

Having straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross-section; shaped like a cylinder.

Example

"The architect designed the museum around a tall, cylindrical glass atrium that let natural light flood the lower floors."

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• Rhymes for cylindrical

• Nearby Words

cyclura
cygnet
cylinder
cylindrical
cylindrically
cymbal
cymbidium

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 17th century from 'cylinder' and the compound suffix '-ical', ultimately tracing back via Latin 'cylindrus' to Ancient Greek 'kylindros' ('a roller'), from the verb 'kylindein' ('to roll').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cylindrical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cylindrical
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