Synonyms for parabola
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix).
Related words
- Is a kind of
- conic section curve
Forms
- Plural
- parabolas → parables…
Example sentences
- parable The parable of the talents is one of my favorites.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| parabola | steady | |
| parable | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- parable3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (parable3 = 3 syllables).