noun
- the quality or state of being conical in shape; the degree to which something approximates a cone
Usage: technical; used in engineering, manufacturing, and geometry
Examples
- The engineer measured the conicity of the drill bit to ensure precision.
- Conicity is an important factor in the design of tapered bearings.
- The lens's conicity affects how light is refracted through it.
- Manufacturing tolerances must account for the conicity of the component.
- The cone's conicity determines its angle and slope.