spherical geometry

noun

the branch of geometry that deals with figures on spherical surfaces.

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Origin of spherical geometry

First recorded in 1720–30

Words nearby spherical geometry

spherical angle, spherical astronomy, spherical coordinate, spherical coordinates, spherical excess, spherical geometry, spherical lens, spherical polygon, spherical sailing, spherical triangle, spherical trigonometry
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British Dictionary definitions for spherical geometry

spherical geometry

noun

the branch of geometry concerned with the properties of figures formed on the surface of a sphere
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Scientific definitions for spherical geometry

spherical geometry

The geometry of circles, angles, and figures on the surface of a sphere.
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