Helical

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having the form or geometry of a helix, spiralling in a continuous curve around a central axis.

“The double helical structure of DNA was first described by Watson and Crick in 1953.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

hel·i·cal

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Synonyms

coiling spiralspiralingvolutevolutedwhorledturbinate

Antonyms

straight linear

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Words you can make from Helical

Shorter words formed from the letters in “helical”.

heliac alice allie calli celia cella celli chela chiel chile chill elaic ileac ileal lache laich leach leila lelia lilac ache acle aiel aile

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