1. having the shape of or relating to a paraboloid
Usage: mathematics; geometry

Examples

• The satellite dish has a paraboloidal reflector to focus radio waves.
• The architect designed a paraboloidal roof for the observatory.
• The paraboloidal surface efficiently concentrates light at a single point.
• Engineers used paraboloidal mirrors in the solar collector system.
• The telescope’s paraboloidal primary mirror reduces spherical aberration.
• The paraboloidal antenna provides excellent signal reception.