conic

[/ˈkɑːnɪk/]
adjective/nounpl: conics
cônico
1. Relating to or resembling a cone in shape or structure
The conic shape of the ice cream cone is perfect for holding the ice cream.
A forma cônica do cone de sorvete é perfeita para segurar o sorvete.
2. (Mathematics) A curve formed by the intersection of a plane with a cone, including circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas
Students studied conic sections in their advanced mathematics class.
Os alunos estudaram seções cônicas em sua aula de matemática avançada.
3. (Noun) A geometric figure or shape that is cone-shaped
The architect designed the building with a prominent conic structure.
O arquiteto desenhou o edifício com uma estrutura cônica proeminente.
The term 'conic' is primarily used in mathematical and technical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. It is a formal, academic term with no colloquial variations. In Brazil, the term 'seções cônicas' is commonly taught in high school mathematics curricula as part of analytic geometry.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conicalcone-shapedtapering
Antonyms / Antônimos
cylindricalflat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
cônico
Standard term used in mathematics and geometry
Portugal
cónico
Portuguese spelling variant; used in mathematics and technical contexts
Academic/Technical
secções cônicas / seções cônicas
Used when referring to conic sections in mathematics

Related Words

coneconic sectionparabolaellipsehyperbolaapex

Related Idioms & Phrases

conic section
conic projection
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