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Parabolical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Of the nature of a parable; expressed by a parable or figure; allegorical; as, parabolical instruction.

2. Having the form or nature of a parabola; pertaining to, or resembling, a parabola; as, a parabolic curve.

3. Generated by the revolution of a parabola, or by a line that moves on a parabola as a directing curve; as, a parabolic conoid.

Parabolically [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. By way of parable.

2. In the form of a parabola.

Parabolically [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. By way of parable; in a parabolic manner.

2. In the form of a parabola.