adjective
- of, relating to, or having the shape of a hyperboloid; characterized by a curved surface formed by rotating a hyperbola
Usage: technical; mathematics; geometry
Examples
- The cooling tower has a hyperboloidal shape that is both structurally efficient and visually striking.
- Engineers designed the structure with hyperboloidal surfaces to distribute stress evenly.
- The hyperboloidal geometry of the antenna allows for optimal signal reception.
- In calculus, students study hyperboloidal surfaces as examples of quadric surfaces.
- The architect chose a hyperboloidal form for the building's distinctive silhouette.