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spherical

/ˈsfɛɹɪkəl/ adjective

In Latin: globōsus, sphaericus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about spherical at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere.
    spherical geometry
  2. Having the shape of a sphere or ball.
    a spherical object

Origin

English spheric [from Latin sphaericus, from Ancient Greek σφαιρικός (sphairikós)] + -al.

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