spiral
UK: ˈspaɪərəl | US: ˈspaɪrəl
n. a continuous curve that winds around a central point while moving farther away
adj. having the shape or motion of a spiral
vi. to move in a spiral path
spiral = spir<coil> + al<adjective suffix>
- spir (from Latin spira, meaning "coil" or "twist")
- al (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating "relating to")
Etymology Origin:
The word "spiral" traces back to the Latin spiralis, derived from spira ("coil" or "twist"), which itself originates from Greek speira ("wreath" or "twisted band"). The concept of winding motion or coiled shapes has been central to its meaning since antiquity, evolving into its modern usage in mathematics, nature (e.g., spiral galaxies), and everyday language (e.g., "spiral staircase").
The staircase descended in a tight spiral.
The eagle soared upward in a slow spiral.
The plant’s tendrils grew in a delicate spiral pattern.
Inflation caused prices to spiral out of control.
She drew a perfect spiral on the sketchpad.