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spherical

1 of 1adjective
/ˈsfɪrɪkəl/
1

resembling a sphere or a ball in shape

  • The spherical lampshade diffused light evenly throughout the room, casting a warm glow.
  • The spherical ornament hung from the Christmas tree, reflecting twinkling lights.
  • The spherical fruit ripened on the tree, ready to be plucked and enjoyed.
  • The spherical snow globe contained a miniature winter scene, with swirling snowflakes.
Synonyms:
orbicularglobalball-shapedglobularsphericglobose
2

pertaining to the shape of a sphere, especially in geometric or physical contexts

  • The planet's surface follows spherical principles.
  • Spherical symmetry is crucial in understanding many physical phenomena.
  • The scientist used spherical coordinates for the calculation.
  • To calculate the distances between stars, astronomers often use spherical trigonometry.
  • The students were fascinated by how spherical geometry explains the curvature of the Earth.
Antonyms:
nonspherical