DISCOID Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

discoid

adjective

Definition of discoid

as in discoidal

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nonspherical

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Recent Examples of discoid The main difference between my form of lupus and other variations of the disease is that discoid lupus is cutaneous, or limited to the skin. — Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 5 Nov. 2025 The reasons for this discrepancy aren’t clear, but the answer could be tied to other discoid eczema risk factors. — Stephanie Watson, SELF, 8 Apr. 2022 Opah are discoid fish, meaning they are shaped like large discs. — oregonlive, 15 July 2021 It can also be used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 May 2020

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Adjective

One thing that particularly drew his interest was the idea of discoidal aircraft – what are more popularly known as flying saucers.

— David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025

Definition of discoidal

Adjective

The building has a circular driveway, a 24-hour doorman, a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, valet service, bike storage, and an on-site parking garage.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
As is typical with Porsches, there are five circular gauges on the dash, and the key is inserted on the left.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of circular

Adjective

He eventually was diagnosed with an annular tear and given two possible recovery timelines.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Another type of solar eclipse, known as an annular solar eclipse, occurs when all three celestial bodies align when the moon is at or near its farthest point from Earth.

— Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of annular

Adjective

Many had a spherical shape, which is associated with high-temperature industrial processes.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Read Full Review Designed to tie in the five elements and the five senses, this Greek idyll is built into a mountain and has a large spherical pool as its physical and spiritual center.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of spherical

Adjective

The Hubble Space Telescope captured this twinkling image of NGC 6723, or the Chandelier Cluster, a globular star cluster located 27,000 light-years away in our Milky Way galaxy.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The pieces are abstract but appear to show featureless human figures sitting atop globular, cloud-like shapes that float in the air.

— Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 June 2026

Definition of globular

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