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parabolic Synonyms

Another word for parabolic

Choosing another word for parabolic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

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parabolical
Strong
curved
Weak
arched
arcing

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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parabolical
allegorical
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figurative
metaphorical
symbolic

Opposites of parabolic

The opposite of parabolic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

literal
linear
factual
flat
straight
See all opposites of parabolic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Parabolic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/parabolic
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