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spirals
We have found lemma(root) word of spirals : spiral.
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[ˈspʌɪrəl], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either round a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone
(e.g: a spiral pattern)
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Origin
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mid 16th century (as an adjective): from medieval Latin spiralis, from Latin spira ‘coil’ (see spire)
[ˈspʌɪrəl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a spiral curve, shape, pattern, or object
(e.g: a spiral of smoke)
- a progressive rise or fall of prices, wages, etc., each responding to an upward or downward stimulus provided by a previous one
(e.g: an inflationary spiral)
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Origin
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mid 16th century (as an adjective): from medieval Latin spiralis, from Latin spira ‘coil’ (see spire)
[ˈspʌɪrəl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- move in a spiral course
(e.g: a wisp of smoke spiralled up from the trees)
- show a continuous and dramatic increase
(e.g: inflation continued to spiral)
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Origin
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mid 16th century (as an adjective): from medieval Latin spiralis, from Latin spira ‘coil’ (see spire)
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