radial
Translation
radial
Examples
The city has a radial road system.
The city has a radial road system.
They noted the radial pattern of the cracks.
They noted the radial pattern of the cracks.
Grammar Patterns
((radial + noun)) describing something arranged like rays from a center The spider web has a radial design.
Similar Words
Synonyms: radiating, star-shaped
Etymology
From Latin 'radius' meaning 'ray, spoke of a wheel'. The '-al' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'rays' of the sun or the 'radius' of a circle spreading out from the center.