radial
adjective/ˈreɪdiəl/
Frequency rank: #8,145 most common English word
Meaning
arranged or relating to lines or structures extending outward from a common center.
Example sentence
The city planners designed radial roads that spread outward from the central square like spokes on a wheel.
Synonyms & related words
- spoke-like
- diverging
- spreading
- branching
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