The meaning of PARABOLIC is expressed by or being a parable : allegorical. How to use parabolic in a sentence. Did you know?

The plane made a parabolic dive back to 24,000 feet. Looking back, we can see the long parabolic curve of the town and the ocean. The six rows of parabolic mirrors track the sun.

PARABOLIC definition: having the form or outline of a parabola. See examples of parabolic used in a sentence.

Definition of parabolic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Parabolic dunes, like crescent dunes, occur in areas where very strong winds are mostly unidirectional.

1. (Mathematics) of, relating to, or shaped like a parabola 2. shaped like a paraboloid: a parabolic mirror.

Parabolic action, or parabolic bending curve - a term often used to refer to a progressive bending curve in fishing rods.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word parabolic, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Something that's parabolic symbolizes something or teaches a simple lesson. Many fables and Bible stories are parabolic.

Jul 22, 2025 · 'Parabolic' in a sentence: The growth trade has gone almost parabolic since the April lows with a 40% rise in less than four months.