discoidal

Thân thiện

A classic vinyl record is a discoidal object.

Definition

Adjective: - Having the form of a disc or disk; flat and circular in shape.

Usage

The adjective "discoidal" is used to describe an object whose shape is predominantly flat and round, resembling a disc. It is a formal or scientific term often found in biological, geological, and technical descriptions.

Examples

• The fossil was a discoidal shell, perfectly round and flat.
• Under the microscope, the blood cells appeared discoidal.
• They discovered discoidal stone tools at the archaeological site.

Advanced Usage

• In Biology: Used to describe the shape of certain cells (e.g., red blood cells), spores, or body structures.
• In Geology/Archaeology: Used to describe the shape of rocks, artifacts, or formations.

Variants and Related Words

• Discoid (adjective): A synonym, often used interchangeably with "discoidal," meaning having the form of a disc.
• Disc (noun, chiefly UK) / Disk (noun, chiefly US): The flat, circular shape from which the adjective is derived.

Synonyms

• Disc-shaped
• Disk-shaped
• Circular
• Round
• Flat and round

Antonyms

• Spherical
• Cubical
• Cylindrical
• Irregular

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a flat circular shape

Từ đồng nghĩa

• discoid
• disklike
• disclike
• disk-shaped
• disc-shaped