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View synonyms for pyramidal

pyramidal

[ pi-ram-i-dl ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or shaped like a pyramid:

    the pyramidal form.

  2. of the nature of a pyramid; pyramidlike.


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Other Words From

  • py·rami·dal·ly adverb
  • postpy·rami·dal adjective
  • subpy·rami·dal adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pyramidal1

1565–75; < Medieval Latin pȳramidālis; pyramid, -al 1

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Example Sentences

The pyramidal configuration has resolved itself into an unconstrained grouping of figures.

On the right of these promenades is the river, on the left the pyramidal hill, of the Cerro de San Cristoval.

They are made of carved wood, and are of pyramidal shape; about a foot high and a foot broad at the base.

The fruit is of roundish form, sometimes pyramidal, or heart-shaped, the broad base uniting with the stem.

For folding pyramidal tents: The tent is thrown toward the rear and the back wall and roof canvas pulled out smooth.

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