spherical

[ sfer-i-kuhl, sfeer- ]
/ ˈsfɛr ɪ kəl, ˈsfɪər- /
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adjective

having the form of a sphere; globular.
formed in or on a sphere, as a figure.
of or relating to a sphere or spheres.
pertaining to the heavenly bodies, or to their supposed revolving spheres or shells.
pertaining to the heavenly bodies regarded astrologically as exerting influence on humankind and events.

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Often spher·ic.

Origin of spherical

1515–25; < Late Latin sphēric(us) (see spherics1) + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM spherical

Words nearby spherical

sphenotic, spher-, spheral, sphere, sphere of influence, spherical, spherical aberration, spherical angle, spherical astronomy, spherical coordinate, spherical coordinates
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Words related to spherical

rounded, celestial, circular, globular, orbicular, spheroidal, astronomical, heavenly, global, rotund, round, stellar, globate

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British Dictionary definitions for spherical

spherical

spheric

/ (ˈsfɛrɪkəl) /

adjective

shaped like a sphere
of or relating to a spherespherical geometry
geometry formed on the surface of or inside a spherea spherical triangle
  1. of or relating to heavenly bodies
  2. of or relating to the spheres of the Ptolemaic or the Copernican system

Derived forms of spherical

spherically, adverbsphericalness, noun
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Medical definitions for spherical

spherical
[ sfîr′ĭ-kəl, sfĕr′- ]

adj.

Having the shape of or approximating a sphere; globular.
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