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.
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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.