pyramidical

American  

[pir-uh-mid-i-kuhl] / ˌpɪr əˈmɪd ɪ kəl /

Also pyramidic

adjective

1. pyramidal.

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Other Word Forms

• pyramidically adverb
• subpyramidic adjective
• subpyramidical adjective

Etymology

Origin of pyramidical

1615–25; < Greek pȳramidik ( ós ) of a pyramid ( pȳramid-, stem of pȳramís pyramid + -ikos -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

They are churning out large numbers of pyramidical concrete blocks, known as “dragon’s teeth,” to impede Ukraine’s fast-moving military vehicles.

From Washington Times • Jan. 18, 2023

It's a pretty pyramidical structure and by the time you're in your mid-30s there's nowhere to go in the bank and you move elsewhere.

From The Guardian • May 23, 2013

This is a convenient auxiliary to the cook: it may be arranged as a pyramidical epergne for a dormant in the centre of the table, or as a travelling store-chest.

From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William

The Babil mound has no appearance of stages such as the Birs presents, nor has it even a pyramidical shape.

From The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. by Rawlinson, George

It is wholly an artificial hill, somewhat pyramidical in shape, and 170 feet in height.

From The Bath Road History, Fashion, & Frivolity on an Old Highway by Harper, Charles G. (Charles George)