Definition

In a way that resembles or relates to the shape of a cylinder.

Example

The pipes were arranged cylindrically around the central column.

Conversation

Did you see how they designed that new building?

Yeah, it looks so cool and cylindrically shaped!

I wonder how they managed to achieve that look.

Probably using special techniques to make it appear cylindrically symmetrical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cylindrically → It is formed from "cylinder" (from Latin *cylindrus*, meaning a solid geometric figure with circular ends) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "cylindrically" describes something that is in the manner of a cylinder.

Memory Tip

Think of a cylinder, which is a shape with circular ends, and remember that "cylindrically" means in a way that relates to that shape.

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