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cylindricalness

cylindricalness

9.0
The quality of being shaped like a can or tube
  • noun
  • /sɪˈlɪndrɪkəlnəs/
: cilindricidad
  • The cylindricalness of the tank allows for even distribution of pressure inside.

Examples

  • Engineers tested the pipe's cylindricalness to ensure it met manufacturing standards.

  • He admired the perfect cylindricalness of the marble columns in the ancient temple.

  • The cylindricalness of the pipe was essential for its function.

  • Can you describe the cylindricalness of the new design?

  • The engineer evaluated the cylindricalness of the pipes during the inspection for quality assurance.

  • The architect praised the cylindricalness of the sculpted columns, noting how they enhanced the building's aesthetics.

  • To achieve optimal performance, the cylindricalness of the container was carefully measured and adjusted.

Synonyms

cylindricality
vscylindricalness
  • Specialized
8.4

Being the shape of a can or tube with even roundness and sides the same distance apart

is the general quality of having a round tube like shape without technical precision

Surface Forms

cylindricalness singular
cylindricalnesses plural

Morphology

cylindricalness = cylindrical (transparent) = cylinder + ical + ness

The suffix '-ness' clearly indicates a state or quality derived from the adjective 'cylindrical'.

Etymology

The word cylindricalness comes from the old Greek kylindros meaning 'roller', and you can see the same idea in the English word cylinder and the word roll. So, cylindricalness is the quality of being round and long like a rolled tube.