zylinderförmiger

Zylinderförmiger is a German adjective meaning cylinder-shaped or cylindrical. It describes objects whose form resembles a cylinder, typically having a circular cross-section and a constant diameter along an axis. The term is common in technical, engineering, and design contexts, as well as in geometric descriptions.

Usage and declension: The ending of zylinderförmiger changes with gender, number, and case. For example, with different articles and nouns you might see: der zylinderförmige Kolben (masculine singular, nominative, definite article); ein zylinderförmiger Körper (masculine singular, nominative, indefinite article); eine zylinderförmige Fläche (feminine singular); ein zylinderförmiges Rohr (neuter singular). The base form zylinderförmig is also used in phrases such as zylinderförmige Form or zylinderförmige Struktur. Endings vary to reflect the grammatical context.

Etymology and related terms: The word is formed from Zylinder (cylinder) and -förmig (-shaped, -formed). Related terms include zylinderförmig, zylinderförmig beschrieben, and general references to Zylinder in geometry or mechanical engineering.

Contexts and examples: In engineering, components can be described as zylinderförmige Teile (cylindrical parts) or zylinderförmige Hüllen (cylindrical casings). In geometry or drafting, one might refer to a zylinderförmiger Körper (cylindrical body) or zylinderförmige Oberfläche (cylindrical surface). The adjective helps convey precise shape characteristics essential for design, analysis, or specification.