conic vs conical

conic

adj
  • Synonym of conical 

noun
  • A conic section. 

conical

adj
  • Of or relating to a cone or cones. 

  • Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped to equally spaced lines radiating out from the apex and parallels of latitude are mapped to circular arcs centred on the apex. 

  • Shaped like a cone. 

noun
  • A bullet with a conical shape. 

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