spiral (**스**파이럴) — a curve that winds around a center point, getting progressively closer to or farther from it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a curve that winds around a center point, getting progressively closer to or farther from it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspaɪrəl/
Korean meaning: 나선, 소용돌이 모양
Korean pronunciation: **스**파이럴
Example Sentences
- My diet plan went into a spiral when I discovered the office donut machine.
- The DNA molecule has a famous double spiral structure.
- Housing prices began to spiral upward in the metropolitan area.
spiral
NOUN//ˈspaɪrəl//
a curve that winds around a center point, getting progressively closer to or farther from it
a jogger runs along a winding trail that curves in tight loops around a central hill. The path makes several complete circles as it winds its way up toward the top. Each loop of the trail gets smaller as it approaches the center point at the summit. A second walker follows the same curved route several loops behind the jogger. Park visitors sit on benches watching the runners navigate the winding circular path. a curve that winds around a center point, getting progressively closer to it
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'spiralis' meaning 'coiled or winding,' which comes from 'spira' meaning 'coil' or 'twist.' This connects to ancient Greek 'speira' meaning 'to wind or twist,' showing humans have long observed spiral patterns in nature.
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📝Examples
“My diet plan went into a spiral when I discovered the office donut machine.”
“The DNA molecule has a famous double spiral structure.”
“Housing prices began to spiral upward in the metropolitan area.”
“The pasta sauce created a perfect spiral pattern when I stirred it.”
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