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Spherical (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Having the shape of a sphere or ball; "a spherical object"; "nearly orbicular in shape"; "little globular houses like mud-wasp nests"- Zane Grey.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The Earth is a spherical body that rotates on its axis.
  • The architect designed a spherical dome for the new planetarium.
  • The spherical shape of the ball allows it to roll smoothly in any direction.
  • The nearly spherical shape of the moon is visible from Earth.
  • The artist created a series of spherical sculptures that seemed to defy gravity.

Synonyms

  • Spheric
  • Ball-shaped
  • Orbicular
  • Global
  • Globular
  • Globose

Related Words

  • Sphericalness (noun)
  • Sphere (noun)

Meaning 2

Of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere; "spherical geometry".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • Astronomers study the spherical shape of the planets and stars in our solar system to understand their composition and movement.
  • The spherical geometry of the sports stadium allows for an even distribution of sound within the interior.
  • In art class, we learned to draw objects with spherical shapes to give the impression of roundness and depth.
  • The footballs used in professional sports must meet specific size and weight requirements and be perfectly spherical in shape.
  • The Earth is approximately spherical in shape but not perfectly uniform in its density and composition.

Antonyms

  • Nonspherical

Related Words

  • Sphere (noun)
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