Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paraboloid
Noun
pəˈræbəˌlɔɪd
Definition
A surface that is shaped like a parabola and is often described mathematically as the graph of a quadratic equation in three dimensions.
Examples
- The satellite dish is designed in the shape of a paraboloid to focus signals.
- A parabolic mirror can create a focused beam of light due to its paraboloid structure.
Meaning
Paraboloids are three-dimensional surfaces that can curve either upwards or downwards, resembling a parabola rotated around its axis.
Synonyms
- curved surface
- parabola (in a broader sense)
