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spheral

[ sfeer-uh l ]
/ ˈsfɪər əl /
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adjective

of or relating to a sphere.
spherical.
symmetrical; perfect in form.

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Nearby words

  1. sphenoparietal sinus,
  2. sphenopsid,
  3. sphenorbital,
  4. sphenotic,
  5. spher-,
  6. spherality,
  7. sphere,
  8. sphere of influence,
  9. spherical,
  10. spherical aberration

Origin of spheral

From the Late Latin word sphaerālis, dating back to 1565–75. See sphere, -al1
Related formssphe·ral·i·ty [sfi-ral-i-tee] /sfɪˈræl ɪ ti/, nounin·ter·spher·al, adjectivenon·spher·al, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for spheral

spheral

/ (ˈsfɪərəl) /

adjective

of or shaped like a sphere; spherical
perfectly rounded; symmetrical
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