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pyramidal

[pi-ram-i-dl] / pɪˈræm ɪ dl /




ADJECTIVE
tapering
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This pyramidal dynamic partly explains the empire’s near-constant warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

From 58.065 CA1 pyramidal cells, the scientists recorded more than 330,000 RNA molecules, which represent the genetic instructions that indicate when and where genes are expressed.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 6, 2025

Last year, Estonia furnished the bridge with dragon's teeth – pyramidal anti-tank obstacles of reinforced concrete.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2025

The metals dissolve the carbon gas, and the silicon appears to somehow help the carbon atoms bond to one another in diamond’s pyramidal arrangement.

From Science Magazine ● Apr. 24, 2024

His heart quailed before the enormous pyramidal shape.

From "1984" by George Orwell


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