Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
helico
Prefix
həˈlɪkoʊ
Definition
Helico is a prefix derived from the Greek word ‘helix’, which means spiral or coil.
Examples
- The term ‘helicopter’ refers to a type of aircraft that derives lift from rotating blades that are oriented in a helical pattern.
- Helicoid structures can be found in nature, such as in certain types of shells and the arrangement of leaves on a stem.
- The organization of some DNA molecules takes on a helicoidal shape, which is essential for their function.
Meaning
In linguistic and scientific contexts, ‘helico’ denotes something related to a spiral form or structure.
Synonyms
- Spiral
- Corkscrew
- Coiled
