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tubular

[ too-byuh-ler, tyoo- ]

adjective

  1. having the form or shape of a tube; tubiform.
  2. of or relating to a tube or tubes.
  3. characterized by or consisting of tubes.


tubular

/ ˈtjuːbjʊlə /

adjective

  1. Alsotubiformˈtjuːbɪˌfɔːm having the form of a tube or tubes
  2. of or relating to a tube or tubing


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Derived Forms

  • ˌtubuˈlarity, noun
  • ˈtubularly, adverb

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Other Words From

  • tubu·lari·ty noun
  • tubu·lar·ly adverb
  • inter·tubu·lar adjective
  • multi·tubu·lar adjective
  • non·tubu·lar adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tubular1

1665–75; < New Latin tubulāris; tubule, -ar 1

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Example Sentences

No tubular-pneumatic action is entirely satisfactory when the distance between the keys and the organ is great.

In 1898 the organ was thoroughly rebuilt with tubular pneumatic action in place of the Barker levers.

Surely therefore to him belongs the credit of having invented and perfected the tubular boiler and surface condenser.

In this specimen the tubular cavity of the stalactite is still open.

The device consists of a part of a barrel inverted and set over the fountain, and a tubular lantern.

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