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parabolic

/ˌpær.əˈbɑː.lɪk/
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Adverb:parabolically
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1

Of, relating to, or shaped like a parabola, a symmetrical open plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side.

Example

"The observatory uses a massive parabolic mirror to focus faint light from distant galaxies."

2

Of, relating to, or expressed in a parable; allegorical or figurative.

Example

"The ancient text conveys its moral philosophy through a series of parabolic narratives."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin parabolicus and Ancient Greek parabolikos ('of a parable, figurative'), derived from parabole ('a comparison, juxtaposition, or geometric parabola'), from para- ('beside') and ballein ('to throw').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parabolic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parabolic
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