radial

/ɹˈeɪdiəl/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. relating to or near the radius
   “the radial aspect of the forearm”
2. relating to or moving along or having the direction of a radius
   “radial velocity”
3. issuing in rays from a common center; relating to rays of light
   “radial heat”
4. arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center
   “radial symmetry”

noun

1. pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing

Synonyms for radial

• stellate
• radiate
• symmetrical
• radial tire
• radial-ply tire